Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches

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Satisfy your cravings with these flavor mash-up sandwiches, spotlighting Italian-style meats like salami, turkey, mortadella, and capicola tossed with provolone and mozzarella. Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, roasted peppers, olives, and cucumber round out the vibrant filling, which is all coated in a tangy mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and Dijon dressing. Piled high on toasted hoagie or ciabatta rolls, these sandwiches are perfect for a quick lunch or an eye-catching party platter. They're easy to customize with different meats, cheeses, or extra veggies for a vegetarian twist and pair well with chips or crisp Italian white wine.

Updated on Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:46:00 GMT
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A vibrant, deli-style sandwich featuring a medley of Italian-inspired ingredients chopped and tossed together for the ultimate flavor-packed bite. Perfect for lunch or to serve as a crowd-pleasing party platter, these Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches are brimming with texture and taste.

The first time I made this mash-up for a weekend lunch, my family couldn&t believe how all those deli classics worked together. Every bite is packed with crunchy veggies, savory meats, zesty condiments, and just enough cheese to bring it all together.

Ingredients

  • Genoa salami: 100 g, sliced
  • Smoked turkey breast: 100 g, sliced
  • Mortadella: 100 g, sliced
  • Hot capicola: 100 g, sliced
  • Provolone cheese: 100 g, sliced
  • Fresh mozzarella: 50 g, diced
  • Iceberg lettuce: 1 cup, finely shredded
  • Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, quartered
  • Red onion: 1/2 small, thinly sliced
  • Pepperoncini peppers: 1/2 cup, sliced
  • Roasted red peppers: 1/2 cup, chopped
  • Pitted black olives: 1/4 cup, sliced
  • Cucumber: 1/2, diced
  • Italian hoagie rolls or ciabatta rolls: 4, split
  • Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
  • Red wine vinegar: 2 tbsp
  • Extra-virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard: 1 tbsp
  • Dried oregano: 1 tsp
  • Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Salt and black pepper: to taste

Instructions

Chop Meats and Cheeses:
Chop all meats and cheeses into bite-sized pieces.
Combine Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped meats, cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, olives, and cucumber.
Mix Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Dress and Toss:
Pour the dressing over the chopped mixture and toss thoroughly until everything is well coated.
Prepare Rolls:
Split the rolls and, if desired, lightly toast them.
Assemble Sandwiches:
Pile the chopped sandwich filling generously onto each roll.
Serve:
Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
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Sharing these hearty sandwiches around our table always gets everyone talking about their favorite sandwich combos. It&s become a tradition for game days and casual get-togethers, with each person customizing their fillings.

Required Tools

Large mixing bowl, chefs knife, cutting board, small whisk or fork, serving tongs or large spoon.

Nutritional Information

Each serving contains approximately 570 calories, 28 g total fat, 46 g carbohydrates, and 32 g protein.

Serving Suggestions

Pair these sandwiches with kettle chips for crunch, or serve alongside a chilled Italian white wine like Pinot Grigio for a complete meal experience.

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Colorful Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches made with assorted meats and drizzled with creamy dressing. | suggestionsforever.com

Enjoy every flavor-packed bite of these mash-up sandwiches. They&re sure to be a favorite at any gathering!

Recipe Help & FAQs

Can I substitute meats or cheeses in these sandwiches?

Yes, you can use different meats like ham or roast beef and swap cheeses such as Swiss or cheddar for a custom taste.

How should I store leftover sandwiches?

Wrap sandwiches tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld and maintain freshness.

Is there a vegetarian option for this dish?

Simply omit the meats and add vegetables like artichoke hearts or grilled zucchini for a delicious plant-based version.

What rolls work best for serving?

Italian hoagie or ciabatta rolls are recommended for their firm texture, but any sturdy sandwich bread works.

Are there allergens in these sandwiches?

The sandwiches contain wheat (rolls), milk (cheese), eggs (mayonnaise), and may contain tree nuts from mortadella.

Can I prepare the filling in advance?

Yes, you can mix and dress the filling ahead of time and assemble sandwiches just before serving for best taste.

Flavor Mash-Up Sandwiches

A vibrant, deli-style sandwich blend of Italian meats, cheeses, veggies, and zesty dressing.

Prep Time
20 mins
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Overall Time
20 mins
Created by Suggestions Forever Hannah Lewis


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Italian-American

Makes 4 Serving Count

Diet Details None specified

Ingredient List

Meats

01 3.5 ounces Genoa salami, sliced
02 3.5 ounces smoked turkey breast, sliced
03 3.5 ounces mortadella, sliced
04 3.5 ounces hot capicola, sliced

Cheeses

01 3.5 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
02 1.75 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced

Vegetables

01 1 cup iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
02 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
03 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
05 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
06 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
07 1/2 cucumber, diced

Condiments & Extras

01 4 Italian hoagie rolls or ciabatta rolls, split
02 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
04 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 01

Prepare Meats and Cheeses: Cut all sliced meats and cheeses into uniform bite-sized pieces.

Step 02

Combine Fresh Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add chopped meats, cheeses, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, roasted red peppers, olives, and cucumber.

Step 03

Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, and season with salt and black pepper until smooth.

Step 04

Dress and Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 05

Prepare Rolls: Split each roll and optionally toast until lightly golden.

Step 06

Assemble Sandwiches: Load each roll generously with the dressed filling.

Step 07

Serve or Chill: Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 2 hours for flavors to develop.

Needed Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small whisk or fork
  • Serving tongs or large spoon

Allergy Notice

Review each ingredient to check for allergens. Ask a healthcare specialist if you're unsure.
  • Contains wheat (rolls), milk (cheese), eggs (mayonnaise). Mortadella may contain tree nuts (pistachios); verify with ingredient labels.

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Details shown are for reference. Always check with your healthcare provider for advice.
  • Calories: 570
  • Fats: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g
  • Proteins: 32 g