Flavorful Italian Subs

Name: Flavorful Italian Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives; 2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives; 2 sandwich buns (10 inches each), split; 8 thin slices hard salami; 8 slices deli ham (1/2 ounce each); 4 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each); 2 lettuce leaves

Olive lovers are sure to adore this easy-to-make sandwich from Delores Christner of Spooner, Wisconsin. Marinated in white wine vinegar and garlic for an extra kick, the olives' bold taste is tempered with provolone, ham and salami.

Ingredients

5 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
2 sandwich buns (10 inches each), split
8 thin slices hard salami
8 slices deli ham (1/2 ounce each)
4 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each)
2 lettuce leaves

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, parsley and garlic. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Place about 2 tablespoons olive mixture on the bottom of each bun. Layer with salami, ham, cheese and lettuce. Replace tops.