Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches (Printer View)
Italian-inspired sandwiches loaded with savory meats, cheeses, crisp veggies, and tangy dressing for a bold lunchtime bite.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz Genoa salami, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz mortadella, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz hot capicola, sliced
→ Cheeses
05 - 3.5 oz provolone cheese, sliced
06 - 1.8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 cup iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
09 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
12 - 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
13 - 1/2 cucumber, diced
→ Condiments & Extras
14 - 4 Italian hoagie rolls or ciabatta rolls, split
15 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
16 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
17 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
18 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
19 - 1 tsp dried oregano
20 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
21 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - Chop all sliced meats and cheeses into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped meats, cheeses, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, black olives, and cucumber.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the chopped mixture. Toss thoroughly with tongs until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Split the rolls and, if preferred, lightly toast until golden.
06 - Generously pile the dressed filling onto each roll.
07 - Serve immediately, or wrap tightly in parchment or foil and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Bold flavors in every bite
- Customizable with meats, cheeses and veggies
02 -
- Mortadella may contain tree nuts like pistachios—always check the label.
- This recipe contains wheat, milk and eggs due to rolls, cheese and mayonnaise.
03 -
- Chop the filling up to two hours in advance for even more developed flavor.
- Always check deli meats and cheeses for allergens and freshness before using.