Easy No-Bread Italian Sub

Enjoy the classic flavors of an Italian sub without the bread with this No-Bread Italian Sub recipe.

Perfect for a low-carb option or a quick, satisfying meal, this recipe layers savory ham, salami, and pepperoni with provolone cheese and crisp lettuce, all wrapped up with a zesty mayonnaise sauce.

It’s a tasty, bread-free twist on a deli favorite that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices of ham
  • 3 tablespoons olive spread
  • 4 slices of salami
  • 6 slices of pepperoni
  • 2 slices of provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 cup roughly chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients:

Step 1: Prepare Ham

  • Lay 2 slices of ham on top of each other, slightly overlapping.

Step 2: Add Olive Spread

  • Spread half of the olive spread in the center of the ham slices.

Step 3: Layer Ingredients

  • On top of the olive spread, layer 2 slices of salami, 3 slices of pepperoni, 1 slice of provolone cheese, a few pepperoncini slices, and 1/2 cup of lettuce.

Step 4: Make Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Step 5: Add Sauce

  • Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce over the lettuce.

Step 6: Roll Up

  • Carefully roll the ham slices around the fillings, with the ham wrapping around the outside to hold everything together.

Step 7: Repeat

  • Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute provolone with another cheese like mozzarella or Swiss, depending on your preference.

How can I make this recipe ahead of time?

You can prepare the ingredients and assemble the rolls up to a few hours in advance. Just keep them covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

Easy No-Bread Italian Sub

This No-Bread Italian Sub combines layers of ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese, wrapped in crisp lettuce with a tangy mayonnaise sauce, offering all the flavors of a classic Italian sub without the bread.

  • 4 slices of ham
  • 3 tbsp olive spread
  • 4 slices of salami
  • 6 slices of pepperoni
  • 2 slices of provolone cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 cup roughly chopped romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  1. Prepare Ham:

    Lay 2 slices of ham on top of each other, slightly overlapping.

  2. Add Olive Spread:

    Spread half of the olive spread in the center of the ham slices.

  3. Layer Ingredients:

    On top of the olive spread, layer 2 slices of salami, 3 slices of pepperoni, 1 slice of provolone cheese, a few pepperoncini slices, and 1/2 cup of lettuce.

  4. Make Sauce:

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

  5. Add Sauce:

    Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce over the lettuce.

  6. Roll Up:

    Carefully roll the ham slices around the fillings, with the ham wrapping around the outside to hold everything together.

  7. Repeat:

    Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.

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15 thoughts on “Easy No-Bread Italian Sub”

  1. So, is this like applying software layers but with food? Interesting approach to rolling up the ingredients. Wonder how the ‘user interface’ feels, lol.

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