Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches (Print Version)
Bold Italian meats, cheeses, and veggies chopped together for a flavor-packed sandwich. Ideal for lunch or parties.
# Components:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Chop Genoa salami, smoked turkey, mortadella, hot capicola, provolone, and mozzarella into uniform bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add chopped meats, cheeses, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, black olives, and cucumber.
03 - In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over the filling mixture. Toss thoroughly using tongs until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Split rolls and, if preferred, lightly toast until golden brown.
06 - Divide the dressed filling evenly among the rolls, stacking generously.
07 - Serve sandwiches immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Customizable with your favorite meats, cheeses, and veggies
- Quick 20-minute prep makes it ideal for busy days or entertaining
02 -
- Mortadella may contain pistachios, so always check for tree nuts if serving guests with allergies
- For a vegetarian option, simply omit all meats and add extra veggies like artichoke hearts or grilled zucchini
03 -
- Chop the ingredients small for easy mixing and cleaner bites
- Let the dressed mixture chill briefly before serving for maximum flavor