Best Loaded Deli Sub Sandwich Recipes

Mom's Perfect Sub Sandwich image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 6-inch ciabatta rolls
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
1/4 pound thinly sliced capicola (preferably hot)
4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
1/3 pound thinly sliced provolone
2 plum tomatoes, very thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
4 pickled pepperoncini, thinly sliced
Fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips (optional)

Steps:

Stir together the oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
Using a serrated knife, slice open the rolls. Drizzle half the dressing on the roll bottoms and sprinkle on the oregano. Divide the cold cuts, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onion and pepperoncini evenly among the bottom rolls. Top with the basil, if using. Drizzle the remaining dressing on the top halves of the rolls and place on top to make sandwiches. Wrap in wax paper. Slice in half and serve.

Italian Hero Sandwich image

Provided by Ali Slagle

Time 10m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
4 (6- to 8-inch-long) sub, hero or hoagie rolls, split lengthwise but attached on one side
Mustard and/or mayonnaise (optional)
4 ounces sliced provolone and/or low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1 pound thinly sliced Italian cured meats, such as salami, prosciutto, mortadella, coppa and/or soppressata
1 cup sliced pickled peppers, such as pepperoncini, banana peppers, giardiniera and/or jalapeños
1 small head iceberg lettuce (about 1 pound), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Rinse the red onion under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the red wine vinegar, dried oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
Arrange the rolls cut side up so they lie flat. Spread with a thin layer of mustard and/or mayonnaise, if using. Shingle the entire surface with the cheese, then the cured meats. Scatter an even layer of pickled peppers.
Add the iceberg lettuce and olive oil to the onion-oregano mixture and toss until well coated. Season to taste with salt. Pile the lettuce on one side of the sandwich, then close the sandwich and press down lightly. If packing, wrap the sandwich tightly in parchment paper or foil, then cut in half crosswise. Sandwiches will keep for up to 4 hours refrigerated.