Name: Italian Sub Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 Italian sub rolls or 1 large Italian bread loaf (about 24 inches), sliced lengthwise; 8 oz thinly sliced Genoa salami; 8 oz thinly sliced capicola ham; 8 oz thinly sliced mortadella; 8 oz thinly sliced provolone cheese; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced; 2 cups shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine); 16 thin slices of dill pickle or 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the bread

Slice the sub rolls or Italian bread loaf lengthwise, but not all the way through, so the halves remain attached. If desired, remove some of the soft interior bread to make room for fillings.
Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. This creates the classic Italian sub dressing.
Layer the meats and cheese

Drizzle some of the dressing on both sides of the bread. Layer the meats in this order: salami, capicola, and mortadella. Fold each slice as you place it for better texture. Add the provolone cheese slices on top of the meats.
Add vegetables

Layer the thinly sliced red onion, tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and pickle or pepperoncini on top of the cheese. Make sure to distribute the vegetables evenly across the sandwich.
Finish the sandwich

Drizzle the remaining dressing over the vegetables. Gently press down on the sandwich to compact it slightly. If making a large loaf, you can cut it into individual portions at this point.
Wrap and rest

For the best flavor, wrap the sandwich tightly in parchment paper or aluminum foil and let it rest for 15-30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the bread to absorb some of the dressing.

Italian Sub Sandwich

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