Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches (Print View)
Deli-style sandwiches packed with Italian meats, cheeses, vegetables, and zesty dressing—ready in 20 minutes.
# 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 - 1.75 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 tablespoons red wine vinegar
17 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
18 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
19 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
20 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 spacious mixing bowl, blend the chopped meats, cheeses, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, black olives, and cucumber until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
04 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the chopped mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are fully coated.
05 - Split the hoagie rolls or ciabatta rolls lengthwise. Optionally, toast them lightly for added texture.
06 - Distribute the chopped filling generously onto each prepared roll.
07 - Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and chill for up to 2 hours to enhance flavor melding.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Bold Italian-inspired flavors in every bite
- Quick to assemble and ideal for parties or lunch
02 -
- Always check mortadella ingredients as some versions include pistachios
- Mayonnaise contains eggs and the bread contains wheat, so check for allergen details
03 -
- Toast the rolls for added crunch and flavor
- Adjust the veggies and condiments based on what's in season or your personal taste