Rhonda Hernandez
@rhondazednanreh
Italian Hero Sandwich
This Italian Hero Sandwich is a delicious and hearty meal, perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with layers of deli meats, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful olive oil dressing, it's a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Meal Type:lunch
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:16
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 3 tablespoons
- 3 cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons, chopped
- 2 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 cup, chopped
- 1 cup, chopped
- 1 (1 pound) loaf, round
- 1/2 pound, sliced
- 1/2 pound, sliced
- 1/4 pound, sliced
- 1/2 pound, sliced
- 6 leaves
- 1, sliced
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Italian Hero Sandwich.
Step 1
Start by grabbing a medium bowl and whisk together some olive oil, fresh lemon juice, tarragon vinegar, and minced garlic until well combined.
Step 2
Next, fold in the chopped parsley, dried oregano, and a sprinkle of black pepper, mixing everything together to create a flavorful base.
Step 3
Gently stir in the chopped black olives and mushrooms, then set this delicious mixture aside to let the flavors mingle.
Step 4
Now, take a round loaf of Italian bread and carefully slice off the top half.
Step 5
With a steady hand, scoop out the soft interior of the bread, leaving about a half-inch thick wall around the edges to hold all the tasty fillings.
Step 6
Spread two-thirds of your olive mixture generously across the bottom of the hollowed-out bread, creating a zesty foundation.
Step 7
Layer on slices of turkey, ham, salami, and creamy mozzarella cheese, followed by crisp lettuce leaves and juicy tomato slices for a burst of freshness.
Step 8
Drizzle the remaining olive mixture over the top of your sandwich layers, ensuring every bite will be packed with flavor.
Step 9
Finally, place the top half of the bread back on, wrapping the entire sandwich snugly in plastic wrap.
Step 10
Pop it in the refrigerator overnight to let all those wonderful flavors meld together, creating a mouthwatering masterpiece thatβs sure to impress at your next gathering.
Step 11
Enjoy the anticipation as you wait for the big reveal!.