Save A vibrant, deli-style sandwich featuring a medley of Italian-inspired ingredients chopped and tossed together for the ultimate flavor-packed bite, perfect for lunch or a crowd-pleasing party platter.
I first made these sandwiches for a family picnic, and everyone loved how every bite was packed with flavor. The mix of meats and fresh veggies made it an instant favorite at gatherings.
Ingredients
- Genoa salami: 100 g, sliced
- Smoked turkey breast: 100 g, sliced
- Mortadella: 100 g, sliced
- Hot capicola: 100 g, sliced
- Provolone cheese: 100 g, sliced
- Fresh mozzarella: 50 g, diced
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 cup, finely shredded
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, quartered
- Red onion: 1/2 small, thinly sliced
- Pepperoncini peppers: 1/2 cup, sliced
- Roasted red peppers: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Pitted black olives: 1/4 cup, sliced
- Cucumber: 1/2, diced
- Italian hoagie rolls or ciabatta rolls: 4, split
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Red wine vinegar: 2 tbsp
- Extra-virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Dijon mustard: 1 tbsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Chop ingredients:
- Chop all meats and cheeses into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine main mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped meats, cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, olives, and cucumber.
- Make dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Toss and coat:
- Pour the dressing over the chopped mixture and toss thoroughly until everything is well coated.
- Prepare rolls:
- Split the rolls and, if desired, lightly toast them.
- Fill sandwiches:
- Pile the chopped sandwich filling generously onto each roll.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld.
Save These sandwiches have become a go-to for our weekend game day lunches. We love piling them high and sharing over laughs and stories with the whole family.
Favorite Swaps & Serving Suggestions
You can swap the meats and cheeses for whatever you prefer or have on hand. For a vegetarian option, add more grilled or marinated veggies instead of the meats. Serve with kettle chips and a crisp, dry Italian white wine for a real deli experience.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, chefs knife, cutting board, small whisk or fork, serving tongs or large spoon.
Nutritional Info
Each serving provides about 570 calories, 28 g total fat, 46 g carbohydrates, and 32 g protein. Nutritional values may vary with ingredient choices.
Save Enjoy these sandwiches fresh for best flavor and texture. Perfect for gatherings or packed lunches.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I substitute meats and cheeses?
Absolutely! Swap out meats or cheeses to suit your taste, like ham for turkey or Swiss for provolone.
- → Is this suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, simply omit the meats and add more veggies like artichoke hearts or grilled zucchini for a vegetarian version.
- → How long can these sandwiches be stored?
Once assembled, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. This also lets flavors meld nicely.
- → What type of bread works best?
Italian hoagie rolls or ciabatta rolls are ideal for holding the hearty filling and staying fresh.
- → Are there any allergen concerns?
Ingredients contain wheat, milk, and eggs. Mortadella may have tree nuts. Always check labels for hidden allergens.
- → Can I make the filling ahead?
Yes, prepare the filling and dressing ahead, but assemble the sandwiches just before serving for best texture.