Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (30 ml)
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 loaf (about 12 inches/30 cm) crusty Italian bread
  • 4 ounces (115g) thinly sliced salami
  • 4 ounces (115g) thinly sliced ham
  • 4 ounces (115g) provolone cheese, cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup (about 4 oz/115g) roasted red peppers, chopped
  • ¼ cup (about 2 oz/60g) pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
  • ¼ cup (about 2 oz/60g) pickled giardiniera, chopped
  • ½ cup shredded lettuce
  • Optional: banana peppers, pepperoncini, fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut the Italian bread lengthwise into top and bottom halves.
  3. On a large cutting board, combine the salami, ham, provolone, roasted red peppers, olives, and giardiniera. Finely chop the ingredients until they are all roughly the same size.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chopped ingredients and shredded lettuce. Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spoon the chopped mixture onto the bottom half of the Italian bread. Top with fresh basil (if using). Place the top half of the bread over the filling.
  6. Cut the sandwich into 4 equal portions and serve immediately. If preferred, toast the inside of the bread before assembling!