Hero Sandwich

Ingredients:
- 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

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