Its a straightforward yet efficient technique that youll find yourself using again and again.

Coarsely chop everything together into small bite-size pieces using a large knife.

Using a serrated knife, slice baguette crosswise into 4 equal portions.

a recipe photo of the Chopped Italian Sandwich

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Slice each portion lengthwise, keeping the halves connected.

Spoon 3/4 cup of the chopped salad into each bread portion.

And since its 96% water, its a hydrating vegetable, too.

the ingredients to make the Chopped Italian Sandwich

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The veggies and whole-wheat baguette willadd to your daily fiberbottom line.

Yes, but not the entire sandwich.

We suggest doing some of the prep work the day before.

a step in making the Chopped Italian Sandwich

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Something cool and refreshing likecoleslaworgazpachowould be ideal as well.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

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a step in making the Chopped Italian Sandwich

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

a step in making the Chopped Italian Sandwich

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf