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Italian Sliders topped with homemade sandwich sauce on a white tray.

Ultimate Italian Sliders

These Ultimate Italian Sliders are a mini-version of the classic grinder sandwich. Made with layer of deli meats and cheeses and topped with a great tangy sandwich sauce. All of it loaded on sweet bread. These flavors will have them begging for more every time!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian American
Keyword bacon cheddar ranch chicken sandwich, Italisn Sliders, Sliders
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 Sliders
Calories 451 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

For the Sliders

  • 1 small tomato thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 12 Hawaiian rolls
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 1/4 pound sliced deli pepperoni
  • 1/4 pound sliced genoa salami
  • 1/4 cup sliced Capocollo
  • 1/4 cup sliced Soppressata
  • 2 cups Creamy Italian Dressing

For Optional Homemade Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1.5 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

For the Sliders:

  1. Add the sliced tomatoes and onions to a medium-sized bowl, add about 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing, and gently toss to combine.
  2. In another medium-sized bowl, add the shredded lettuce and add 1-2 more tablespoons of the dressing to your taste; toss to combine.
  3. Cut the rolls in half. With the bottom cut side up, add some of the dressing and smooth it out.
  4. Add the provolone, pepperoni, salami, Capocollo, and Soppressata on top.
  5. Add the tomatoes and onions, followed by the lettuce.
  6. Top with the other side of the rolls.
  7. Cut into individual sliders with a serrated knife and serve immediately.

For the Optional Homemade Sauce:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, white wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, lemon juice, garlic, honey, basil, parsley, oregano, onion powder, and thyme.
  2. Follow the directions as stated above replacing the Creamy Italian Dressing
Nutrition Facts
Ultimate Italian Sliders
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 451 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 1152mg50%
Potassium 223mg6%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 401IU8%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.