Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches (Printable)

Bold sandwiches layered with Italian meats, cheeses, and zesty chopped veggies for vibrant, satisfying bites.

# 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 tbsp red wine vinegar
17 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
18 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
19 - 1 tsp dried oregano
20 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
21 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to make it:

01 - Cut all sliced meats and cheeses into uniform, bite-sized pieces using a chef's knife.
02 - Place chopped meats, cheeses, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, roasted red peppers, black olives, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, and a measured amount of salt and black pepper until fully integrated.
04 - Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss thoroughly with tongs to ensure an even coating.
05 - Split the rolls horizontally and, if preferred, lightly toast until just crisp.
06 - Generously fill each roll with the dressed mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
07 - Serve immediately, or wrap sandwiches tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavor melding before serving.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Customizable with your favorite meats or cheeses
  • Easy to make and serves a crowd
02 -
  • Mortadella may contain pistachios—double-check ingredients for tree nuts
  • Sandwiches are not gluten-free due to the rolls
03 -
  • Lightly toast the rolls for added texture
  • Let the sandwich mixture chill up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld
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