Italian Hero Sandwich

Italian Hero Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 loaf Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
• 1/2 cup seeded and chopped pepperoncini
• 1/2 cup seeded and chopped cherry peppers
• 2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce
• 4 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 5 oz. thinly sliced salami
• 5 oz. thinly sliced capicola
• 5 oz. thinly sliced ham
• 5 oz. thinly sliced American cheese
• 5 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir to mix well. Whisk in the olive oil until incorporated.
2. On a work surface, lay out 3 long pieces of plastic wrap, placing them side by side and slightly overlapping.
3. Place the bottom half of the loaf over the wrap.
4. Spread the pepperoncini and cherry peppers over the bread. Scatter evenly with the lettuce and layer with the tomatoes. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing.
5. Layer the meats, one at a time, over the tomatoes, making sure to distribute them evenly. Top with both cheeses.
6. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the cut side of the top of the loaf. Place on the layered sandwich and wrap in the plastic.
7. Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to four hours. Cut the sandwich into three-inch pieces when ready to serve.