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Yield: 2 sandwiches. 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 (8-inch) fresh sub rolls, sliced open lengthwise 4 ounces sliced ham 4 ounces sliced salami 4 ounces sliced pepperoni 4 slices provolone cheese

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Yield: 2 sandwiches. 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 (8-inch) fresh sub rolls, sliced open lengthwise 4 ounces sliced ham 4 ounces sliced salami 4 ounces sliced pepperoni 4 slices provolone cheese

Yield: 2 sandwiches.

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 (8-inch) fresh sub rolls, sliced open lengthwise
4 ounces sliced ham
4 ounces sliced salami
4 ounces sliced pepperoni
4 slices provolone cheese
1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
2 to 4 slices red onion
¼ cup pickled banana peppers, sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil
Red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350°.

Spread mayonnaise evenly on inside of rolls. Layer ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone on bottom of each roll.

Place sandwiches, open-faced, onto a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts and rolls are lightly toasted.

Remove subs from oven. Top each with lettuce, tomato, onion, and banana peppers. Lightly drizzle olive oil and vinegar over top, followed by oregano and pepper. Cover with top of roll, slice sandwich in half, and serve.

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This story was published on Jan 01, 2024

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.