Melty sandwich combining Italian cold cuts, provolone, and dressed lettuce, grilled to golden perfection in just 20 minutes.
# Needed ingredients:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 4 slices Italian bread or sturdy white sandwich bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 slices provolone cheese
→ Meats
04 - 6 slices salami
05 - 6 slices pepperoni
→ Lettuce Topping
06 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Optional Additions
11 - 2 tablespoons mild pepperoncini rings, drained
12 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
# How to make it:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded iceberg lettuce, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined. Set aside.
02 - Lay out all 4 bread slices on a work surface. Spread one side of each slice with softened unsalted butter.
03 - Place two buttered bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface. Top each slice with 2 slices of provolone cheese, 3 slices of salami, and 3 slices of pepperoni in layers.
04 - If desired, distribute pepperoncini rings and thinly sliced red onion evenly over the meats and cheese on each sandwich.
05 - Spread the prepared lettuce mixture evenly over the meats, cheese, and optional toppings on each sandwich.
06 - Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, positioning them buttered side up.
07 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat using a spatula. Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately while hot.
