Easy Italian Sandwich
Take your next sandwich up a level with this easy Italian sandwich recipe. It is stacked with 3 delicious meats including pepperoni, salami, and ham. It has a sweet and tangy flavor with pepperoncini’s and an oil and vinegar dressing. Enjoy this recipe as a quick lunch or on the go at work.
Easy Italian Sandwich
The combination of meats and toppings truly makes for a delicious and easy Italian sandwich. It is quick to throw together and has amazing flavor. Often when I think of cold lunch sandwiches they can be so bland and boring. This sandwich is a favorite of my husband and I’s because of the rich flavors and how protein packed it is. It will keep you full until dinnertime! My kids eat it a bit differently, opening up the sandwich and eating 1 ingredient at a time.
Ingredients for an easy Italian sandwich
- Italian Bread – There are so many different options so pick your favorite at the store or bake your own!
- Sliced Deli Ham – Black Forest Ham was used in this recipe
- Pepperoni
- Salami – I used Italian Dry Salami in this recipe
- Pepperoncini Peppers – Adds a tangy flavor with a bit of spice!
- Tomatoes
- Romaine Lettuce – For the perfect crunch added
- Olive oil – Paired with the vinegar makes a perfect oil and vinegar dressing
- Red Wine Vinegar – Adds excellent flavor
- Salt and Pepper – Just a dash for added flavor
How to make an Easy Italian sandwich
- Start with 2 slices of bread and drizzle a bit of red wine vinegar and olive oil on 1 slice. If you are going to make this sandwich ahead of time for work or a picnic, wait to place the dressing on it so it does not make the bread soggy. You could also place the dressing in between slices of meat
- Give a small shake of salt and pepper on top of the olive oil and vinegar
- Layer on your meats – Pepperoni, salami, and ham
- Place your sliced tomato and lettuce on top
- Add in a few sliced pepperoncini’s
- Enjoy!
Egg Free and Dairy Free Italian Sandwich
This sandwich is both egg free and dairy free. The oil and vinegar dressing is a great alternative allergen friendly dressing. My kids can safely eat this sandwich which I am so grateful for.
Equipment Needed
- Cutting Board
- Pairing or serrated knife for slicing
Substituions
Sliced bread: Use a sub sandwich bread
Making this recipe low carb or gluten free: Use the romaine lettuce as a lettuce wrap or chop it up as a salad. Mix together more oil & vinegar for the salad dressing.
Pepperoncini’s – Banana Peppers (they have more of a mild taste)
Oil & Vinegar: If this flavor is not your thing, mayonnaise is a great dressing. Try this recipe!
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Leave the vinegar and oil off so the bread doesn’t get soggy!
Why I love this recipe
This recipe is incredibly quick and simple. You can use the ingredients all throughout the week to make wraps, sandwiches, and salads. Every bite has a crisp and rich flavor. We have been enjoying it all spring and summer!
Easy Italian Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices Italian bread
- 4 slices of pepperoni
- 4 slices of salami
- 1 slice of deli ham
- 2 slices tomatoes
- 1 leaf of romaine lettuce
- 1 tbsp sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 tsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. red wine vinegar
- dash of salt of pepper
Instructions
- Start with 2 slices of bread and drizzle the red wine vinegar and olive oil on 1 slice.
- Add a dash of salt and pepper on top of the vinegar and oil
- Stack on the pepperoni, salami, ham, lettuce, tomato, and pepperoncini's
- Enjoy!
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