I also brought home two kinds of cheeses-some provolone and some mozzarella-to layer in between the ingredients.įor the fresh, colorful veggies, I sliced up some green bell peppers, tomatoes and red onions, shredded up some romaine, and sliced up some black olives and pepperoncinis.Īnd because an Italian sub just isn't quite an Italian sub without a zippy, herby and garlicky red wine vinaigrette, I whirled up my own “house” red wine vinaigrette, to drizzle into the sub! There, I ordered up some Genoa salami, sliced capicola (a spiced and smoked pork shoulder cold-cut), and traditional ham, each staples in an Italian sub sandwich recipe.
So when I decided to have a little fun and whip up my own take on a classic Italian sub, I grabbed my trusty tote bag and headed over to Mario's for my main ingredients. I also adore fresh, soft bread which makes homemade sandwiches a natural staple for me! ? I'm a big fan of sandwiches, because I always feel like I can get creative with them using very simple ingredients. If memory serves me, we only left with a little handful of treats that day to nibble on, probably little tasty odds and ends, but I knew I wanted to return to that shop to perhaps try out some of their deli meats and cheeses to create my own Italian sub sandwich like the one they offered on their menu. The inspiration I gain from looking at the tasty and often unique offerings always seems to pique not only my appetite (I should probably never go shopping hungry!) as well as my creativity, and I love that!Ī few years back, my hubby Michael and I discovered a little gem of an Italian deli called “Mario's” not far from our home that has been there for years and is a popular deli, shop and pizza joint. I love poking around little local food shops and specialty markets any chance I get. Italian Sub, the Perfect Sandwich to Make at Home It's a classic deli-style sandwich you can easily prepare in your own kitchen so that you can skip the sandwich shop!
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I do not recommend heating the lettuce and tomato unless you like a toasty sandwich with all the fixings hot.Zesty and delicious, my Italian sub is generously stuffed with slices of Genoa salami, ham and capicola, plus two cheeses, an array of crisp, fresh veggies and my tangy red wine vinaigrette. Then once they come out of the oven, add the tomato, lettuce, dressing and top bun. Yes! However, I would heat the sandwiches with just the bottom bun, meats and cheeses.
Because of the fresh ingredients (lettuce, tomato and dressing), I do not recommend making these ahead of time.Italian Sandwich Sliders COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE PARTY SANDWICHES We recommend Margherita Genoa Salami and Pepperoni but you can also put these items on your Italian sandwich: We love to serve our cold Italian sliders with potato chips, French fries and/or a bowl of soup to round out a dinner. WHAT TO SERVE WITH ITALIAN SANDWICH SLIDERS: Store Italian dressing in the refrigerator, in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Brush onto sandwiches before layering ingredients. Into a small mason jar, combine all ingredients for Italian dressing. Then layer on provolone cheese, tomatoes, salt, pepper, white onion and shredded lettuce.ĭrizzle on submarine dressing and place on top bun. INGREDIENTS FOR THE BEST ITALIAN SLIDERS: BONUS! We serve them cold so there is no oven time required! What I love about these Italian Sandwich Sliders is how easy they are to prepare.
They’re also great for dinnertime, snacking and cheese boards.