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Cold Italian Combo Recipe

Name: Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Las Vegas Cold Italian Combo Recipe
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 each Italian hero or sub roll (12-inch); 8 slices Genoa salami, thinly sliced; 6 slices Prosciutto, thinly sliced; 6 slices Mortadella, thinly sliced; 4 slices Provolone cheese, sliced; 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers (jarred), drained and sliced into strips; 1 cup Romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded or torn; 1 each Tomato, ripe (medium), thinly sliced; 2 tbsp Red onion, thinly sliced (optional); 2 tbs Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Red wine vinegar; 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano; 0.25 tsp Kosher salt; 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbs Mayonnaise (optional); 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional); 3 cups Romaine hearts (for Caesar side) or mixed salad greens (for mixed green side); 3 tbs Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade); 2 tbs Shaved Parmesan; 0.25 cup Croutons (for Caesar); 6 each Cherry tomatoes (for mixed greens), halved; 0.25 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced (for mixed greens); 1 tbs Simple vinaigrette (olive oil + vinegar) for mixed greens

Inspired by Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Las Vegas

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A Classic Italian Cold Cut Sub Loaded with Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, Mortadella & Provolone Cheese, Topped with Roasted Peppers, Lettuce & Tomato. One of the Best Italian Hero Sandwiches at Carmine's. Served Alongside Your Choice of Side Caesar or Mixed Green Salad. Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Pork.

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Ingredients

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Sandwich

1 each Italian hero or sub roll (12-inch)

8 slices Genoa salami, thinly sliced

6 slices Prosciutto, thinly sliced

6 slices Mortadella, thinly sliced

4 slices Provolone cheese, sliced

1/2 cup Roasted red peppers (jarred), drained and sliced into strips

1 cup Romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded or torn

1 each Tomato, ripe (medium), thinly sliced

2 tbsp Red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

2 tbs Extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano

1/4 tsp Kosher salt

1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbs Mayonnaise (optional)

1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

Sides (choose one)

3 cups Romaine hearts (for Caesar side) or mixed salad greens (for mixed green side)

3 tbs Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)

2 tbs Shaved Parmesan

1/4 cup Croutons (for Caesar)

6 each Cherry tomatoes (for mixed greens), halved

1/4 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced (for mixed greens)

1 tbs Simple vinaigrette (olive oil + vinegar) for mixed greens

Method

Sandwich

Prep the roll

Slice the 12-inch hero roll lengthwise, leaving a small hinge if preferred. Lightly hollow or remove a bit of soft interior if you want room for fillings.

Make quick dressing

In a small bowl whisk together 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. This will lightly dress the peppers and lettuce.

Dress the roasted peppers

Place drained roasted red pepper strips in a small bowl and toss with 1 tbsp of the olive oil-vinegar dressing. Let sit for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavor.

Assemble meats and cheese

Open the roll and, on the bottom half, layer the provolone slices first to create a moisture barrier (helps keep the bread from getting soggy). Then fold and layer the Genoa salami, mortadella, and prosciutto evenly along the length of the roll, slightly overlapping to cover the sandwich.

Add vegetables and condiments

Arrange the dressed roasted peppers over the meats. Place tomato slices evenly on top of the peppers. Scatter the shredded lettuce over the tomato. If using, add thin rings of red onion. Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on the top half of the roll (or brush with remaining dressing if preferred).

Finish and press

Close the sandwich and press gently to compact the layers. If available, wrap the sandwich tightly in parchment paper and let it rest for 5–10 minutes so flavors meld. Cut into 2–3 portions with a serrated knife to serve.

Sides (Caesar or Mixed Green Salad)

Caesar side

Place 3 cups chopped romaine in a bowl. Add 3 tbsp Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle 2 tbsp shaved Parmesan and 1/4 cup croutons on top. Serve alongside sandwich.

Mixed green side

Place 3 cups mixed salad greens in a bowl. Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber. Drizzle 1 tbsp simple vinaigrette (or the remaining olive oil-vinegar dressing) and toss gently. Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve alongside sandwich.