A medley of Italian meats, cheeses, and crisp vegetables packed into hearty rolls for a bold lunch idea.
# Ingredients:
→ 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 - 1.75 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, to taste
22 - Black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
01 - Chop all meats and cheeses into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution and optimal flavor.
02 - Transfer the chopped meats, cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, olives, and cucumber into a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the assembled mixture and toss thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Split the hoagie or ciabatta rolls and, if desired, lightly toast them for added texture.
06 - Layer the dressed sandwich filling generously onto each roll, ensuring balanced distribution.
07 - Serve immediately, or wrap sandwiches tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.