The Best Italian Hoagie
This can be referred to an Italian hero, sub, hoagie or grinder. Cook time is for toasting the bread if you decide to do that.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the salad/slaw:
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded or chopped thin
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise + more if desired
- 1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup pepperoncinis chopped; optional
For the Italian Hoagie:
- 2 sub, hero or hoagie rolls* cut lengthwise; toasted if desired
- mayonnaise
- mustard
- 4 to 6 slices thinly sliced Italian cured meats, such as salami, prosciutto, mortadella, coppa and/or soppressata
- 2 to 4 slices turkey
- 2 to 4 slices provolone cheese
- pickled peppers, such as pepperoncini, banana peppers, giardiniera and/or jalapeños
- Quick Pickled Red Onions see recipe link below
- sliced tomatoes
- fresh arugula
- olive oil extra virgin
- salt and pepper if desired
Instructions
- For the salad/slaw: Using a large mixing bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until fully combined and set aside.
- To assemble the Italian Hoagie: spread some mayo on one side of the bread and some yellow mustard on the other side. On the mustard side, arrange your thinly sliced Italian cured meats and top with the turkey and provolone cheese.
- On the mayo side, top with the iceberg lettuce slaw, and then add the pickled peppers, banana peppers and Giardiniera, add the quick pickled red onions if using and top with the sliced tomatoes and the fresh arugula. Drizzle with olive oil and season the sandwich with salt and pepper. Repeat steps for the second sandwich. Close the sandwich, cut in half and enjoy!
Notes
*some people like to hollow out the bread so the ingredients can sit in the hoagie better and not fall out as much. This is completely up to you!
Quick Pickled Red Onions: recipe click here