Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches (Printer-friendly)

Italian-style meats and cheeses meet crisp veggies for a chopped, flavor-packed sandwich ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Chop all meats and cheeses into uniform, bite-sized pieces for even distribution.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped meats, cheeses, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, roasted red peppers, black olives, and cucumber.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the chopped filling and toss thoroughly until all components are well coated.
05 - Split the Italian hoagie or ciabatta rolls. Toast lightly if desired for additional texture.
06 - Generously pile the dressed sandwich mixture onto each roll, ensuring an even filling distribution.
07 - Serve immediately, or wrap sandwiches tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Customizable with your choice of meats and cheeses
  • Ideal for entertaining or a quick, satisfying lunch
02 -
  • Mortadella may contain pistachios, so always check ingredient labels if you have nut allergies
  • For a vegetarian alternative, skip the meats and add extras like artichoke hearts or grilled zucchini
03 -
  • Toast the rolls for extra crunch and to prevent sogginess if making ahead
  • Mix the filling just before assembling to keep the veggies crisp
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