Best Italian Sandwich Salad Recipes

ITALIAN SANDWICH SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Italian Sandwich Salad Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by TrayH

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 thick cut slices of good quality Ham, cubed (I have our deli counter cut this on #10)
6 thick cut slices COOPER SHARP cheese, cubed (cut on #10)
2 green peppers, chopped into chunks
3 tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 can black olives
3 whole SOUR pickles, diced
1 bottle italian dressing
1 box rotini pasta, cooked according to package dirctions

Steps:

* Cook pasta, drain and cool * Cut ham, cheese, green pepper, tomato and pickles. * Add black olives and cooled pasta. * Mix together. * Add italian dressing and mix until well coated. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ** Note: It is important to use SOUR pickles (not dill) and COOPER SHARP cheese to get the taste of a "REAL" amato's italian sandwich... trust me, you won't be disappointed! ********************************************************************** ** This maks a really large salad... perfect for a big crowd.

"ITALIAN SANDWICH" PASTA SALAD

This is a fun salad that uses the same ingredients you would in an Italian sandwich. Water chestnuts give it a nice crunch!!

Provided by Aroostook

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 -5 cups of cooked tri-color spiral pasta
4 slices dill pickles, chopped fine
1 can ripe olives or 1 can black olives, drained and halved
1 bunch green onion, sliced fine
snipped chives (optional)
1 cup of chopped sweet pepper (green, yellow, red)
1 can water chestnut, slices drained & chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup pastrami or 1 cup any meat, of choice (optional)
1/2 cup of chopped cooper cheese or 1/2 cup any cheese, of choice (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning or 3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta and set aside.
Place onions, dill pickles, olives, water chestnuts, chives and peppers in a bowl.
Add oil, vinegar and spices.
Marinate for 15-20 minutes or so.
Add pasta,tomatoes, meat and cheese and toss lightly.
Serve cold.

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD SANDWICH

Italian Tuna Salad Sandwich image

I found this on the Food Network. Im always looking for a way to use sun-dried Tomatoes and Roasted Red Peppers in a Recipe. Summer time is on the way so Enjoy!

Provided by LeKitchenQueen

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 sandwiches, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) cans italian tuna in olive oil or 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, well drained
1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup pitted calamata black olives, chopped
1/2 cup soft sun-dried tomato, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, sliced
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
2 small celery ribs, with greens attached from the heart of the bunch chopped
2 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
1 lemon, juice and zest of
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf crusty Italian bread, split lengthwise and hollowed out

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, flake the tuna. Add the artichoke hearts, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, celery, peppers, parsley, basil, lemon zest and juice and combine. Dress the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Stuff the salad into the hollowed-out crusty bread and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1475.6, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 3522.1, Carbohydrate 151.4, Fiber 21.1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 124.7