Description
The Italian Salad Sandwich is a delicious and filling sandwich that combines the flavors of Italy in every bite. Packed with savory meats, cheeses, and a flavorful dressing, this sandwich is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves or 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- salt and chili flakes
Sandwich
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup basil or sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup shaved parmesan
- 2 roasted red/orange peppers, sliced
- 6 slices spicy salami
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 2 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 slices havarti, gouda, or provolone cheese
- 3 cups baby arugula
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, champagne vinegar, fig preserves or honey, garlic, thyme, salt, and chili flakes.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread the pesto on the ciabatta bread. Layer the pepperoncini, basil, parmesan, roasted peppers, salami, prosciutto, pepperoni, provolone, havarti/gouda/provolone, and arugula on the bread.
- Drizzle the dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the sandwich ingredients.
- Close the sandwich: Place the top half of the ciabatta bread over the filling and press down gently.
- Serve: Slice the sandwich into individual portions and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize the sandwich by adding or omitting any ingredients based on your preferences.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and double up on the cheeses and veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg