Loaded New York Italian Hero (Print version)
A deli-style New York Italian hero stacked with cured meats, provolone, crisp vegetables, peppers, and oregano dressing.
# Ingredients:
For the dressing
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1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the heroes
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2 large Italian hero rolls, about 12 inches each
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6 oz (170 g) sliced provolone cheese
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8 oz (225 g) thin-sliced deli ham
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6 oz (170 g) thin-sliced Genoa salami
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4 oz (115 g) thin-sliced capicola
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4 oz (115 g) thin-sliced mortadella
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3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
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2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
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1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
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1/2 cup sliced banana peppers, drained
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1/4 cup cherry pepper spread or chopped hot cherry peppers
# Instructions:
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Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
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Split the rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Toast the cut sides in a 375°F oven for 4-5 minutes, just until lightly crisp.
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Toss the shredded lettuce with 1-2 tablespoons of the dressing. Keep the rest for drizzling over the sandwich.
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Place provolone along the bottom of each roll. Fold in the ham, salami, capicola, and mortadella in even layers.
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Spread cherry pepper relish over the meats. Add the dressed lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and banana peppers.
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Drizzle each hero with a little more dressing. Close the rolls, wrap in parchment, press gently for 5 minutes, then slice each roll into 2 portions.
# Good to know:
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Best served the same day while the lettuce is crisp.
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For parties, wrap portions in parchment so the filling stays tucked in.