Description
Hearty italian chopped salad sandwich delivers classic Mediterranean flavors between crisp bread slices. Layers of fresh ingredients create a satisfying meal perfect for lunch or casual gatherings you can enjoy with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or ciabatta loaf
- 6 slices salami
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
- 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (around 125 ml)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (around 60 ml)
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, chopped (around 60 ml)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully split the bread horizontally, creating two even halves for maximum coverage.
- Apply a smooth, generous layer of mayonnaise across the entire bottom bread surface.
- Create a vibrant foundation by distributing crisp, shredded lettuce evenly.
- Arrange colorful, quartered cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion for added texture and freshness.
- Strategically place tangy pepperoncini peppers throughout the sandwich base.
- Layer thin slices of savory salami across the vegetable foundation.
- Distribute delicate provolone cheese to cover the meat and vegetables completely.
- Enhance the flavor profile by delicately drizzling extra virgin olive oil and robust red wine vinegar.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of dried Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Gently position the top bread half, pressing lightly to compress the ingredients.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the sandwich into individual portions at a 45-degree angle.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture, or wrap tightly in parchment paper for a portable lunch option.
Notes
- Choose a crusty, fresh baguette or ciabatta for the best texture and flavor that holds up to the robust ingredients.
- Thinly slice red onions to prevent overpowering the delicate balance of the sandwich’s other components.
- Pat pepperoncini and tomatoes dry to prevent the bread from getting soggy and maintain a crisp sandwich structure.
- Customize the protein by swapping salami with grilled chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 615 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg