Italian Sub In A Bag (Viral TikTok Recipe)
These viral Italian chip bag sandwiches make the perfect grab and go meal for busy days. Featuring the classic flavors of a deli grinder, with the perfect amount of crisp potato chip crunch, they're served in single serve chip bags for less mess and extra convenience. On the sidelines at the sports plex, at the beach or pool, or even on busy evenings when you're short on time- these subs in a bag are a tasty new spin on walking tacos that's delicious fun for the whole family.
Servings: 8
Calories: 736kcal
Ingredients
For The Dressing
- 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp pepperoncini brine
- salt, pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder to taste
For The Chip Bags
- 6-8 1/2 oz bags salt and vinegar kettle cooked chips
- 12 slices provolone cheese chopped into bite sized pieces
- 18 slices hard salami chopped into bite sized pieces
- 3 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup chopped black olives
- 12 pepperoncini peppers chopped
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl. Whisk together until smooth & creamy. Set aside.1 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp pepperoncini brine, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder
- Add the cheese, salami, lettuce, olives, pepperoncini, and Parmesan to a large mixing bowl. Toss until evenly combined.12 slices provolone cheese, 18 slices hard salami, 3 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce, 3/4 cup chopped black olives, 12 pepperoncini peppers, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Using scissors, evenly cut across the tops off the chip bags to open them but removing as little 'bag' as possible.6-8 1/2 oz bags salt and vinegar kettle cooked chips
- Squeeze the bags gently to break up the chips a bit, but do not crush them. Dump all of the chips into the mixing bowl, stirring until they're evenly incorporated into the filling.
- Add your desired amount of dressing to the mix and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Scoop or spoon the mixture back into the chip bags, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure you're using kettle cooked style chips. They're thicker and sturdier than regular potato chips, and will not turn to mush immediately when tossed with the dressing.
- For the best flavor I recommend using salt & vinegar flavored chips; however, plain chips make a good substitute.
- Don't skip the pepperoncini juice in the dressing. It adds the perfect amount of zing! However, if spiciness is a concern, make sure you use mild pepperoncini.
- Once assembled, these walking grinders need to be eaten immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- If making them to take on the go, prep everything, but store the salad, and dressing separately. Add the chips and dressing and mix just before you're ready to serve them.
- Perfect for enjoying on the sidelines at sports fields for games and practices, pool side or on the beach, or as a fun way to change things up for lunch or dinner that will surprise the whole family.
Nutrition
Calories: 736kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1467mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1995IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 1mg