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Ingredients

• 2 cups Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Red Onion (finely diced)
• 0.33 cup Mayonnaise (regular mayo)
• 1 cup Tomatoes (seeded and diced)
• 4 slices Bacon (cooked crisp, chopped)
• 0.25 cup Banana Peppers (sliced, pickled)
• 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 4 oz Soppressata (dry‑cured Italian salami, chopped)
• 4 oz Provolone Cheese (shredded or chopped)
• 4 oz Ham (deli ham, chopped)
• 4 oz Pepperoni (chopped)
• 4 oz Smoked Gouda (chopped)
• 4 pieces Parmesan Pesto Bread Rolls (6‑inch hoagie rolls or Italian bread, sliced lengthwise)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables

   Chop the lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, and banana peppers into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT10M

2. Prep Bacon

   Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces.

   Time: PT2M

3. Chop Meats

   Finely chop the soppressata, ham, and pepperoni into uniform cubes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Chop Cheeses

   Cube or shred the provolone and smoked gouda.

   Time: PT5M

5. Combine Meats & Cheeses

   Place the chopped meats and cheeses into a large mixing bowl and toss together.

   Time: PT2M

6. Combine Vegetables

   In a second bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, onion, tomato, and banana peppers.

   Time: PT2M

7. Make Dressing

   In a small bowl whisk together mayo, seasoned salt, black pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano.

   Time: PT2M

8. Mix All Fillings

   Add the meat‑cheese bowl and the vegetable bowl to the dressing bowl. Toss everything together until each piece is lightly coated.

   Time: PT3M

9. Assemble the Sub

   Open each Parmesan pesto roll, spread the mixed filling evenly across the bottom half, then top with the other half of the roll.

   Time: PT3M

10. Serve

    Cut the sub in half if desired and serve immediately.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

610

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

30g

Fiber

4g