Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 (6 -8 inch) Italian rolls, sliced lengthwise down the middle (can use French roll)
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise (optional)
  • 2 thin slices soppressata
  • 3 thin slices prosciutto, preferably imported from Italy
  • 2 thick slices fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese
  • 18 cup yellow onion, chopped finely (or sliced paper thin)
  • 14 cup shredded romaine lettuce or 14 cup iceberg lettuce
  • 2 thick slices tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional)
  • 4 basil leaves

Method

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Spread mayo (if using) inside roll, then drizzle with half the oil-vinegar mixture.
  • Layer soppressatta, prosciutto, and mozzarella inside roll.
  • Add onions, lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini, and basil.
  • Drizzle with remaining oil-vinegar mixture.
  • Close sandwich and dig in.