Here’s everything you need for this mouthwatering sandwich. This recipe serves between eight and 10.
Ingredients to Gather
1 large round bread loaf or boule, (about 9 inches in diameter, 1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
12 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, such as black forest
8 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
8 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (about 2 ounces)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions to Follow
Prepare the bread: Slice the bread in half horizontally. Remove some of the soft interior from both halves, but remove more from the bottom half than the top. You want to create a recess for the sandwich fillings to sit inside the bottom half.
Brush with condiments: Brush the interior of both halves with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. (You can also use mayonnaise or mustard instead.)
Layer the ingredients: Layer the meat and cheese inside the bottom half of the bread. Begin with the ham, followed by the salami, and then the cheese.
Add the veggies: Layer the tomatoes on top of the cheese, followed by the iceberg lettuce.
Season the sandwich: Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the vinegar over the lettuce. Season with salt and pepper.
Wrap and rest: Place the top half of the bread on the lettuce and press down lightly. Tightly wrap the sandwich in 2 layers of plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
Slice and serve: Unwrap the sandwich and use a long, serrated knife to cut the sandwich into wedges.
Have you ever made a sandwich like this? What did you think of it? What do you make when you need to serve a crowd? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
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