Focaccia Grinder Sandwich
Jan 04, 2026 02:17 PM
Remember the Trader Joe’s focaccia sandwich with the pesto mayo that everyone loves?
I really thought it was my favorite sandwich of all time, until I made this one. BUCKLE UP, YOU GUYS. This focaccia grinder sandwich might be even better! When I first prepated it, we ate the entire sandwich right on the spot and couldn’t shut up about it for the rest of the afternoon.
I love this recipe for anytime, but especially for right now in the middle of the holiday abyss. Because what day is it? And what have I been doing for the last 3 days? And wait, actually friends are coming over in 30 minutes?
This is where this sandwich shines. It’s a quick dinner sandwich but also a party sandwich. One quick and cohesive prep (and by “prep” I just mean layering), and a satisfying slice into wedges, and you have a meal that’s ready to make everybody so happy.
Ingredients:
The Sandwich Base
- 1 loaf of focaccia (I use the Trader Joe’s focaccia with roasted tomato and Parmesan)
- 1/4 cup pesto (refrigerated one from TJ’s)
- 2 ounces uncured calabrese salame (8 slices)
- 2 ounces uncured capocollo (8 slices)
- 4 large slices Provolone cheese
The Salady Part
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded (2–3 cups)
- a quarter of a red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup mayo (optional)
Total Time:
20 minutes
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