Description
This Giant Party Sub Sandwich is a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make deli-style sandwich perfect for gatherings and quick meals. Layered with provolone, pepperoni, capicola, ham, and fresh veggies, all drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing on a soft Italian bread loaf, it delivers big flavors and generous portions in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spreads
- 1 (16-oz) loaf French bread or Italian bread
- ¼ cup hoagie spread
Cheese and Meats
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- ¼ lb pepperoni slices
- ¼ lb capicola
- â…“ lb very thinly sliced deli ham
Vegetables
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1½ cups shredded lettuce (iceberg preferred)
Dressing
- 3 Tbsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Use a serrated knife to slice the loaf of soft Italian or French bread in half lengthwise. Place both halves cut side up on a cutting board or serving platter to prepare for layering.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. This creates a flavorful vinaigrette to enhance the sandwich.
- Dress the bread: Drizzle half of the prepared dressing evenly over the cut sides of both the top and bottom halves of the bread to add moisture and flavor.
- Add spreads and cheese: Spoon the hoagie spread over the bottom half of the bread and spread it evenly. Lay the slices of provolone cheese uniformly over the spread layer.
- Layer the meats: Arrange the capicola, pepperoni, and very thinly sliced deli ham in layers over the cheese, ensuring even coverage to build hearty flavor.
- Add the fresh vegetables: Top the meats with the sliced tomatoes, shredded iceberg lettuce, and thinly sliced red onions to add crisp freshness and texture.
- Finish with dressing and assemble: Drizzle the remaining half of the dressing over the layered lettuce to impart tang and herb flavor. Carefully place the top half of the bread over the assembled ingredients to close the sandwich.
- Slice and serve: Cut the assembled giant sub into 3 to 4-inch slices for easy serving at parties or gatherings. Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- You can substitute the meats and cheese with your preferred deli slices or go vegetarian by omitting them and adding additional veggies.
- For best results, use freshly sliced veggies and fresh soft bread to avoid sogginess.
- The sandwich can be wrapped and chilled for up to 2 hours before serving, but add lettuce and dressing last-minute to maintain crispness.
- If you want a toasted version, after assembling, wrap the sandwich in foil and warm in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
