Jul 14 2026

The Hero Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, provolone, fontina, parmesan, romaine, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini, lemon mayo, calabrian chili, red wine vinaigrette, toasted hoagie

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Ingredients

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Meats

Vegetables

Bread

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Slice Vegetables

    Begin by slicing the tomato and red onion. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Romaine

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Prepare Meats and Cheeses

    Measure out the prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, provolone, fontina, and parmesan. Keep them ready for assembly.

Assembly of the Hero

  1. 4

    Spread Lemon Mayo

    Take the toasted hoagie roll and spread the lemon mayo evenly on both sides.

  2. 5

    Add Meats

    Layer the sliced meats (prosciutto, salami, and pepperoni) on one side of the hoagie roll.

  3. 6

    Add Cheeses

    Add the sliced provolone, fontina, and parmesan cheese on top of the meats.

  4. 7

    Add Vegetables

    Layer the chopped romaine, tomato slices, sliced red onion, and pepperoncini on top of the cheese.

  5. 8

    Add Condiments

    Drizzle the red wine vinaigrette over the vegetables, and add calabrian chili paste according to your spice preference.

  6. 9

    Close Sandwich

    Close the hoagie roll gently but firmly to keep all the fillings intact.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.

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