Little Italy™ - Party Tray Recipe
Paying homage to our heritage, this tray is loaded with nothing but tasty Italian subs. For large orders, please call the shop.
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Ingredients
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Catering
Method
Catering
- 1
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
- 2
Wash and dry the lettuce; shred if needed.
- 3
Slice tomatoes and red onions thinly; pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- 4
Lay out six 12-inch Italian rolls on a clean workspace.
- 5
Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each roll.
- 6
Layer bottom halves with provolone cheese, followed by capicola, mortadella, Genoa salami, pepperoni, and ham (if using).
- 7
Top the meats with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, banana peppers, and black olives. Drizzle dressing over the vegetables; sprinkle a pinch of oregano.
- 8
Close the sandwiches with the top halves. Slice each roll into four portions and arrange on a catering tray for about 24 servings.
- 9
Cover and refrigerate the tray if not served immediately; otherwise let stand at room temperature 15-20 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.