Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches (Printable)

Italian-inspired meats, cheeses, and veggies get tossed in a zesty dressing and piled onto rolls for bold flavor.

# 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 - 1/4 cup 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 cup 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Chop all meats and cheeses into uniform, bite-sized pieces for even distribution.
02 - Place chopped meats, cheeses, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, olives, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over the contents of the large mixing bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Split each roll lengthwise. Optionally, lightly toast the interior for added texture.
06 - Generously fill each roll with the chopped mixture, pressing slightly to secure the filling.
07 - Serve immediately or wrap sandwiches tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Loaded with bold flavors and textures
  • Customizable for vegetarian or meat-lovers
02 -
  • Mortadella may contain pistachios, so check labels if allergic to tree nuts
  • This sandwich contains wheat, milk, and eggs from the rolls, cheese, and mayonnaise
03 -
  • Toss the filling just before serving for the freshest texture
  • Chill the assembled mixture for deeper flavor if making ahead
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