Hero Sandwich Recipe

Name: Hero Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste; 1 -1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 roasted red bell pepper, peeled, seeded; excess ribs removed, sliced into 1/4 inch strips; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 2 foot long loaves seeded semolina bread, about 8 ounces each, split; 4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami; 4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella; 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese; 4 ounces thinly sliced soppresatta; 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or coppa; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced; 1 large vine-ripened tomato, thinly sliced; Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
1 -1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 roasted red bell pepper, peeled, seeded; excess ribs removed, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 foot long loaves seeded semolina bread, about 8 ounces each, split
4 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
4 ounces thinly sliced soppresatta
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or coppa
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1 large vine-ripened tomato, thinly sliced
Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt, rosemary, pepper, and olive oil to make a dressing.
2
In a another small bowl toss the peppers with 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
3
Toss the lettuce with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Set the bread, cut side up on a cutting board and start building the sandwich.
5
Drizzle dressing on the cut halves on the bread and layer the meat and cheese, on top, folding the sliced if necessary so they fit on the bread.
6
Top with the peppers, tomato, and lettuce.
7
Drizzle with any remaining dressing and top with the bread.
8
Press down slightly and cut the sandwiches into 3 to 4 pieces each.
9
Serve immediately

441

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste, 1 -1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Hero Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hero Sandwich

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