Description
Savor layers of Mediterranean magic in this Italian Chopped Salad Sandwich, where crisp ingredients dance between crusty bread. Rustic flavors from Italy promise a delicious lunch that brings zest and freshness to your plate.
Ingredients
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Meat and Cheese:
- 4 slices salami
- 4 slices capicola
- 2 slices provolone cheese
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons banana peppers (optional)
- 2 tablespoons black olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Bread and Dressing:
- 1 large ciabatta roll or Italian bread
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Carefully split the ciabatta roll horizontally, creating two even halves for a sturdy sandwich foundation.
- Gently toast the bread surfaces for a crisp texture and enhanced flavor profile, if preferred.
- Create a vibrant salad medley by combining crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, piquant red onion, tangy banana peppers, and briny olives in a mixing vessel.
- Drizzle red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil over the vegetable mixture, then season with aromatic Italian herbs, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Thoroughly toss the ingredients to ensure every morsel is evenly coated with the zesty dressing.
- Distribute the dressed salad mixture uniformly across the bottom bread slice, creating a colorful base layer.
- Artfully arrange thin slices of robust salami, delicate capicola, and creamy provolone cheese atop the vegetable foundation.
- Crown the sandwich with the remaining bread half, pressing gently to secure the layers.
- Slice the sandwich diagonally to create two elegant triangular portions.
- Serve immediately to preserve the sandwich’s optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Customize bread options like whole wheat or gluten-free rolls for dietary needs.
- Balance vegetable textures by chopping ingredients uniformly for consistent bite and flavor distribution.
- Quickly marinate chopped vegetables in vinaigrette for 5-10 minutes before assembling to enhance overall taste complexity.
- Elevate sandwich protein variety by substituting meats with grilled chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1,200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg