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 as a crowd-pleasing party platter.
When I made these sandwiches for a weekend get-together, the build-your-own style was a hit & everyone loved the vibrant mix of meats, cheeses, and veggies all chopped together for easy eating.
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 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 salad:
- 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.
- Assemble sandwich:
- 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 We love making these for family gatherings—everyone gets to mix and match their favorite fillings, making every bite a unique flavor mash-up.
Variations & Substitutions
For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and add extras like grilled zucchini or artichoke hearts. Try different cheeses such as Swiss or smoked gouda for more flavor variety.
Serving Suggestions
Pair these sandwiches with kettle chips or a crisp Italian white wine like Pinot Grigio for a full deli-style experience.
Nutrition Information
Each sandwich provides about 570 calories, 28 g total fat, 46 g carbohydrates, and 32 g protein.
Save This sandwich mash-up delivers crowd-pleasing flavor in every bite. Enjoy for lunch, parties, or anytime you want deli-style indulgence at home!