Hero Sandwich

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (6 -8 inch) Italian rolls, sliced lengthwise down the middle (can use French roll)
• 2 teaspoons mayonnaise (optional)
• 2 thin slices soppressata
• 3 thin slices prosciutto, preferably imported from Italy
• 2 thick slices fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese
• 18 cup yellow onion, chopped finely (or sliced paper thin)
• 14 cup shredded romaine lettuce or 14 cup iceberg lettuce
• 2 thick slices tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional)
• 4 basil leaves

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
2. Spread mayo (if using) inside roll, then drizzle with half the oil-vinegar mixture.
3. Layer soppressatta, prosciutto, and mozzarella inside roll.
4. Add onions, lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini, and basil.
5. Drizzle with remaining oil-vinegar mixture.
6. Close sandwich and dig in.

extravirgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, italian rolls, mayonnaise, thin slices soppressata, italy, mozzarella cheese, yellow onion, shredded romaine lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hero-sandwich-462688 (may not work)