Description
Hearty “Italian Sub Sandwich” brings Mediterranean flavors to your lunch table with layers of premium meats, cheeses, and zesty condiments. Crisp bread cradles savory salami, provolone, and pepperoncini, inviting you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 slices salami
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices pepperoni
Cheese and Bread:
- 1 Italian sub roll or hoagie roll
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Vegetables and Condiments:
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully slice the Italian sub roll horizontally, ensuring the bread remains connected at the bottom to create a sturdy base for layering ingredients.
- Arrange salami, ham, and pepperoni in overlapping layers across the bottom half of the roll, creating a robust foundation of cured meats.
- Strategically place provolone cheese over the meat layer to allow slight melting and enhance flavor integration.
- Distribute black olives, crisp red onions, ripe tomato slices, zesty pepperoncini peppers, and fresh shredded lettuce evenly across the meat and cheese surface.
- Generously drizzle Italian dressing over the vegetable layer to infuse additional tangy flavor and moisture.
- Optional: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and mustard on the interior of the top bread half to add creamy and sharp taste dimensions.
- Gently press the sandwich together, compressing the ingredients to create a cohesive flavor profile.
- For a warm presentation, toast the sandwich in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or use a panini press until bread achieves a golden, crispy exterior.
- Slice the sandwich diagonally into halves or thirds, allowing for easy handling and serving.
- Serve immediately to preserve the sandwich’s optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Choose a fresh, crusty Italian sub roll with a soft interior for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Slice meats and cheeses thinly to ensure even distribution and easier biting through the sandwich layers.
- Drain vegetables like tomatoes and pepperoncini to prevent soggy bread and maintain sandwich structure.
- For a low-carb version, replace the bread with large lettuce leaves or use a low-carb wrap as an alternative base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional toasting)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 820 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 2200 mg
- Fat: 65 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg