Italian Hero Sandwich

Serves 10-15

• ¼ cup red wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon dried mustard

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 loaf Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise

• ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, seeded and chopped

• ½ cup cherry peppers, seeded and chopped

• 2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce

• 4 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced

• 5 ounces thinly sliced salami

• 5 ounces thinly sliced capicola

• 5 ounces thinly sliced mortadella

• 5 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese

1. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir to mix well, then slowly whisk in olive oil until incorporated.

2. Lay the bottom half of the loaf on a work surface and spread the pepperoncini and cherry peppers over the bread. Scatter evenly with lettuce and layer with tomatoes. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the red wine vinaigrette.

3. Layer the meats, one at a time, over the tomatoes and top with a layer of provolone cheese. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the cut side of the top of the loaf.

4. Close the sandwich and cut into 3- to 4-inch pieces. Serve and watch how quickly it disappears!