Italian Sliders (Cold Sub Sandwich)

A stack of Italian sliders showing layers of meats, cheese, and lettuce on Hawaiian rolls.

These easy Italian Sliders layer Italian deli meats, provolone, crisp veggies, and a tangy homemade dressing onto soft Hawaiian rolls for the perfect no-cook party food.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Italian Sliders

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 353kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

For the sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
1 & ½ teaspoons fresh garlic minced
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

For assembly:

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, white wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, lemon juice, garlic, honey, basil, parsley, oregano, onion powder, and thyme.
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons grated romano cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 & ½ teaspoons fresh garlic, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil, 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Add the sliced tomatoes and onions to a medium-sized bowl, add about 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing, and gently toss to combine.
1 small beefsteak tomato, 1/2 small sweet onion
In another medium-sized bowl, add the shredded lettuce and add 1-2 more tablespoons of the dressing to your taste; toss to combine.
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Cut the rolls in half. With the bottom cut side up, add some of the dressing and smooth it out.
12 Hawaiian rolls
Add the provolone, pepperoni, salami, capocollo, and soppressata on top.
6 slices provolone cheese, 1/4 pound sliced deli pepperoni, 1/4 pound sliced genoa salami, 1/4 cup deli sliced capocollo, 1/4 cup deli sliced soppressata
Add the tomatoes and onions, followed by the lettuce.
Top with the other side of the rolls.
Cut into individual sliders with a serrated knife and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a Serrated Knife: Helps you slice through the sliders without squishing them.
Add Veggies Last: Keeps them from getting soggy.
Use Soft Hawaiian Rolls: Adds a touch of sweetness to balance the savory flavors.
Wrap in Plastic Wrap: Helps keep sliders fresh.
Layer of Provolone Cheese: Keeps the rolls from getting soggy.

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