Description
A colorful and vibrant sandwich featuring layers of fresh vegetables, Italian deli meats, and provolone cheese, all drizzled with a simple olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Sandwich Ingredients
- 2 pieces Italian bread or hoagie rolls (Use firm bread to hold the filling.)
- 1 cup Lettuce (Wash and dry before using.)
- 1 medium Tomato (Slice thick to create a flavor moment.)
- 1/2 medium Red onion (Slice and store in a small bowl if using just a few rings.)
- 1/4 cup Pepperoncini (Add extra slices on top if desired.)
- 1 medium Cucumber (Slice into rounds.)
- 4 ounces Italian deli meats (salami, ham, capicola) (Lay meats so they fold for pockets of flavor.)
- 4 ounces Provolone cheese (Can swap with mozzarella or cheddar.)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (Can be swapped for basil for a different flavor.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Assembly
- Slice the Italian bread or hoagie rolls in half lengthwise.
- Layer the lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and pepperoncini on the bottom half.
- Add the layers of Italian deli meats and provolone cheese over the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the assembled sandwich ingredients.
- Top with the other half of the bread.
- Slice and serve immediately, or wrap and refrigerate for a quick lunch option.
Notes
Wrap the fillings and bread separately for leftovers to preserve texture. The dressing keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Sandwich
- Cuisine: Italian