Description
This Italian-American sandwich features a garlicky mayo dressing with crisp lettuce, pepperoncini, and red onion. Layers of deli meats and provolone cheese are oven-toasted for a warm, creamy base, then paired with Parmesan, tomatoes, and salad for bold flavor and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
1/2 lb halal-friendly deli meats (beef or chicken-based options like salami, pepperoni)
16 oz Italian bread loaf
1 cup mayonnaise, full-fat
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (instead of red wine vinegar for halal compliance)
2 cloves garlic, fresh grated
1/2 lb provolone cheese, sliced
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup pepperoncini slices, drained
1/4 cup red onion slices
2 oil-rubbed tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut bread in half and remove most of the interior
Spread half the provolone cheese on each bread half. Toast 4-5 minutes until melted
Evenly layer deli meats over the cheese on one half only
Transfer bread back to oven and toast 5 minutes for warm meat
In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes
Add pepperoncini and red onion slices, stir to coat
Toss shredded lettuce with the dressing until evenly coated
Sprinkle Parmesan over the meat side. Add oil-rubbed tomatoes and salad mixture
Press the bread halves together to form a sandwich. Slice and serve immediately
Notes
Prep ingredients ahead of time for efficient cooking
Monitor bread while toasting to avoid burning
Use fresh Parmesan for optimal flavor
Oil-rubbed tomatoes add richness and help bind the sandwich
Substitute provolone with mozzarella if preferred
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 1200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 80g
- Saturated Fat: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 120g
- Fiber: 4.5g
- Protein: 60g