Ingredients

  • 1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried Mustard Powder
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 loaf Italian Bread With Sesame Seeds, About 24 Inches Long, Cut In Half Lengthwise
  • 1/4 cups Thinly Sliced Red Onion
  • 1/2 cups Seeded And Chopped Pepperoncini
  • 1/2 cups Seeded And Chopped Cherry Peppers
  • 1/2 cups Roasted Red Peppers
  • 2 cups Finely Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • 4 whole Tomatoes Thinly Sliced
  • 5 ounces, weight Thinly Sliced Salami
  • 5 ounces, weight Thinly Sliced Cappicola Aka Ham Aka Gabagool
  • 5 ounces, weight Thinly Sliced Pepperoni
  • 5 ounces, weight Thinly Sliced Mortadella
  • 5 ounces, weight Thinly Sliced Provolone Cheese

Method

  • For the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Stir to mix well.
  • Whisk in the olive oil until incorporated.
  • For the sandwich: On a work surface, lay out 3 long pieces of plastic wrap, placing them side by side and slightly overlapping.
  • Place the bottom half of the loaf over the wrap.
  • Spread the red onion, pepperoncini, cherry peppers, and roasted peppers over the bread.
  • Scatter evenly with the lettuce and layer with the tomatoes.
  • Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing.
  • Layer the meats, one at a time, over the tomatoes, making sure to distribute them evenly.
  • Top with a layer of provolone cheese.
  • Drizzle the remaining dressing over the cut side of the top of the loaf.
  • Place on the layered sandwich and enclose in the plastic.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours to develop the flavors.
  • To serve, unwrap the sandwich and slice into large pieces 3 to 4 inches wide.
  • Serves 6 to 8.