Classic Grinder Salad Sliders (Print View)

Soft slider rolls loaded with deli meats, cheese, and tangy grinder salad for a crave-worthy, shareable snack.

# Components:

→ Rolls

01 - 12 soft slider rolls or mini brioche buns

→ Deli Meats

02 - 4 oz sliced deli ham
03 - 4 oz sliced deli salami
04 - 4 oz sliced deli turkey or roast beef
05 - 4 oz sliced pepperoni (optional)

→ Cheese

06 - 6 oz provolone cheese, sliced

→ Grinder Salad Components

07 - 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
08 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
11 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
12 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tsp dried oregano
15 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
16 - 1/2 tsp salt
17 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
18 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Topping Glaze

19 - 2 tbsp melted butter
20 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
21 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally. Arrange the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Evenly distribute the deli meats over the bottom halves of the rolls. Follow with a layer of sliced provolone cheese.
04 - Place the top halves of the slider rolls over the cheese layer.
05 - In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, dried Italian herbs, and garlic powder. Brush this mixture over the tops of the assembled slider rolls.
06 - Cover the sliders loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the sliders are warmed through.
07 - While the sliders bake, in a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, pepperoncini peppers, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
08 - Remove the sliders from the oven. Carefully lift the top halves of the rolls and generously pile the prepared grinder salad onto the melted cheese layer. Replace the top halves of the rolls. Cut the sliders into individual portions and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect make-ahead option for entertaining
  • Customizable with your favorite deli meats and cheeses
  • Delivers that classic Italian sub shop flavor in bite-sized form
  • Can easily scale up or down depending on crowd size
02 -
  • These sliders can be partially assembled up to 4 hours ahead just keep the grinder salad separate until serving
  • The contrast of warm sandwich and cool crunchy salad creates the perfect textural experience
  • Each slider contains approximately 260 calories making them a reasonable portion option
  • These freeze beautifully without the salad for quick future meals
03 -
  • Always shred your lettuce rather than chopping it for the perfect texture in your grinder salad.
  • Let the sliders rest for 2 minutes after baking before adding the salad this prevents immediate wilting from the heat.
  • For extra flavor, brush the inside of the rolls with a thin layer of mayonnaise before adding the meats.

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