Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (45ml)
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (90ml)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (2.5ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (1.25ml)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large Italian roll (about 12 inches/30cm long), sliced horizontally
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (30ml), optional
  • 4 ounces (113g) thinly sliced Genoa salami
  • 4 ounces (113g) thinly sliced capicola (or other spicy cured ham)
  • 4 ounces (113g) thinly sliced provolone cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce (about 50g)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (about 25g)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced ripe tomato (about 25g)
  • 1/4 cup pickled hot peppers (such as banana peppers or pepperoncini), sliced (about 25g)

Instructions:

  1. Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Prepare the Roll: Slice the Italian roll horizontally. If desired, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on both halves.
  3. Layer the Meats and Cheese: On the bottom half of the roll, layer the Genoa salami, capicola, and provolone cheese.
  4. Add the Veggies: Top the meats and cheese with shredded lettuce, red onion, tomato, and pickled hot peppers.
  5. Drizzle with Vinaigrette: Generously drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables and meats.
  6. Assemble the Sandwich: Carefully place the top half of the roll over the filling.
  7. Slice and Serve: Slice the sandwich in half or into smaller portions. Serve immediately.