Little Italy™ - Party Tray Recipe
Paying homage to our heritage, this tray is loaded with nothing but tasty Italian subs.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Meats
Cheeses
Vegetables
Condiments
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Lay out the Italian sub rolls on a clean countertop or cutting board.
- 2
Prepare the Meats and Cheeses
Slice the meats and cheeses into even portions, about 2-3mm thickness, for easy layering.
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and slice the tomatoes, shred the lettuce, and thinly slice the red onions and pepperoncini peppers.
- 4
Mix the Condiments
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Assembly
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
Open each sub roll and layer the Genoa salami, capicola, mortadella, sliced ham, and sliced turkey evenly across the rolls.
- 6
Add the Cheeses
Top the meats with slices of provolone and mozzarella cheeses.
- 7
Add the Vegetables
Layer on the shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and pepperoncini peppers on top of the cheese.
- 8
Drizzle the Dressing
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the assembled subs, ensuring even coverage.
Final Touch
- 9
Close and Slice
Close the sub rolls and, if desired, slice each sub in half for easy serving.
- 10
Serve
Arrange the subs on a large serving tray and serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.