completo italiano

A completo italiano is a Chilean hot dog topped with avocado, tomato and mayonnaise. A sausage is placed in a long bread roll and covered with the three toppings, which make up a substantial part of the sandwich. Avocado is commonly called palta in Chile. Its green color, together with the red tomato and white mayonnaise, gives the italiano its name through an association with the Italian flag.^[1]

The sandwich belongs to the broader completo family in Chilean street food. Other versions use combinations of sauerkraut, pickle relish and sauces, while italiano denotes the avocado, tomato and mayonnaise combination. Completos are served at street-food counters and sandwich restaurants across Chile.^[1]