Papa Joe Sandwich Recipe

Name: Mitten & Boot Cafe & Fine Foods Papa Joe Sandwich Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 each hard sandwich roll (kaiser or similar); 3 slices sliced salami; 3 slices sliced mortadella; 2 slices thinly sliced prosciutto; 2 slices provolone cheese; 2 leaves lettuce (green leaf or romaine), washed and leaves separated; 2 slices tomato, ripe; 4 rings red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetable mix), drained; 2 tbs mayonnaise; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp unsalted butter (for toasting roll); 1 tsp olive oil spray or drizzle (optional)

Inspired by Mitten & Boot Cafe & Fine Food

Time15m

Serves1

Toasted hard roll, salami, mortadella, prosciutto, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, M&B dressing, giardiniera.

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Ingredients

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Sandwich

1 each hard sandwich roll (kaiser or similar)

3 slices sliced salami

3 slices sliced mortadella

2 slices thinly sliced prosciutto

2 slices Provolone cheese

2 leaves lettuce (green leaf or romaine), washed and leaves separated

2 slices tomato, ripe

4 rings Red onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetable mix), drained

M&B Dressing (mayonnaise & balsamic style)

2 tbs Mayonnaise

1 tsp Aged balsamic vinegar

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tsp Honey

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Optional/Finish

1 tsp unsalted butter (for toasting roll)

1 tsp olive oil spray or drizzle (optional)

Method

Sandwich

Prepare roll

Slice the hard roll horizontally. Lightly butter the cut faces with 1 tsp unsalted butter (or brush with 1 tsp olive oil) for toasting.

Toast roll

Place the roll cut-side down on a hot skillet or in a toaster oven and toast until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Arrange meats and cheese

On the bottom half of the toasted roll layer the meats in the following order for even flavor: salami (3 slices) overlapping, mortadella (3 slices) folded, then prosciutto (2 thin slices). Top the meats with 2 slices of provolone cheese.

Add vegetables and giardiniera

Place 2 leaves of washed lettuce over the cheese, then add 2 slices of tomato and 4 thin red onion rings. Scatter 2 tablespoons of drained giardiniera evenly over the vegetables for a tangy, spicy bite.

Finish sandwich

Spoon the prepared M&B dressing (about 1½–2 tablespoons) over the top layer of the sandwich ingredients. Close with the top half of the toasted roll, press gently to compress, and slice in half if desired.

M&B Dressing (mayonnaise & balsamic)

Combine 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon honey in a small bowl.

Whisk vigorously until smooth and emulsified. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, taste, and adjust — add more honey for sweetness, more balsamic for acidity, or more mayo to mellow.

If time allows, refrigerate the dressing for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld. Stir again before using.