Italian Club Salami Sandwich (Easy Recipe) - Fifteen Spatulas (2024)

This Italian Club Salami Sandwich is so much better than your average sandwich, with a delicious combination of Italian meats like genoa salami, prosciutto, soppressata, and black forest ham, with flavorful pepperoncinis and more. It’s great for a quick lunch or picnic!

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I was never one to get excited about sandwiches until I ate at Parm in NYC and tasted their Italian Club.

I was used to the average PB&J or turkey mayo sandwiches of my childhood, but this was a sandwich on a totally different level. This was a very good sandwich, which I didn’t really know was possible.

I went on to taste all of the sandwiches on their menu, including meatball parms and thisEggplant Parmesan Sandwichthat I also recreated for the blog, but admittedly those take a bit more work than the club sandwich I’m sharing here.

If you’ve got 5 minutes, you have time to make this sandwich. It’s so easy, yet so good.

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Even though Parm’s version is excellent, I can’t be buying $16 sandwiches all the time, so I eventually started recreating them myself. They’re very delicious, and much more affordable.

Step by Step Overview:

To start, get a good hoagie roll from a bakery or the grocery store, and spread one side with mayonnaise:

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If you have 10 minutes to spare, I recommend using homemade mayonnaise for the best flavor.

Next layer on thinly sliced soppressata, which is a hard salami flavored with black pepper, hot red pepper chilies, and wine:

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Next up, genoa salami, another dry salami which is similar in flavor, but usually more mild and a little less dry than soppressata:

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And then, thinly sliced black forest ham, layered on in folds:

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I use black forest ham because it’s my favorite, but any ham you enjoy works.

And then! Prosciutto di parma:

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Prosciutto varies hugely in quality. Make sure to get a good one that comes from Italy, and make sure it’s cut into thin slices or it will be hard to chew.

Next add provolone cheese or meunster cheese, and thinly sliced iceberg lettuce:

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Iceberg’s crisp, watery crunch makes it the best lettuce choice here.

Add thinly sliced fresh tomatoes and sliced pepperoncinis:

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Add a little salt and pepper on top, then put on the top piece of bread:

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Slice it in half, then devour!

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Quite an easy salami sandwich to put together, but totally delivers in taste.

ThisEggplant Parmesan Sandwichis one of my favorite hot sandwiches that I also recreated from Parm in NYC. I also love these Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats and Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

Cold sandwiches like this take very well to changing things up. Here are some other variations I enjoy.

Pepperoncini – Try adding banana peppers instead.

Onion – If you don’t mind the bite of raw onion, thinly sliced red onions are fantastic here.

Provolone cheese – I truly think provolone is the superior choice here, as the soft and gooey cheeses tend to be more mild. However, for more flavor you can add some grated parmesan cheese. Or you can try a mild cheddar cheese, havarti, meunster cheese, or fresh mozzarella cheese.

Spreads – In addition to the mayonnaise, you can add dijon mustard to either one of the bread slices. Cream cheese is also a popular ingredient for salami sandwiches.

Greens – Iceberg is my favorite choice here, but you can also try arugula for a peppery flavor, or even fresh basil leaves.

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Italian Club Salami Sandwich

Servings: 1 sandwich

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

This Italian Club Sandwich Recipe is so much better than your average sandwich, but it’s still super quick and easy to make for a great lunch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 hoagie roll
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 6 slices deli black forest ham
  • 6 slices soppressata
  • 6 slices genoa salami
  • 2 slices prosciutto di parma
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • 3 slices tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncinis
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the hoagie roll in half through the middle, then spread the bottom or top with the mayonnaise.

  • Layer on the ham, creating folds in the meat instead of laying it flat.

  • Layer on the soppressata, salami, and prosciutto di parma, cheese, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, and pepperoncinis.

  • Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, then put the top of the sandwich on.

  • Slice in half and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1087kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 68g, Fat: 75g, Saturated Fat: 26g, Cholesterol: 230mg, Sodium: 5125mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 3g

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Author: Fifteen Spatulas

Post updated with photos, writing, and more tips. Originally published December 2015.

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FAQs

What cheese goes best with a salami sandwich? ›

Additions to Your Salami Sandwich

I love provolone cheese or gouda the best with salami. It's also amazing with swiss or parmesan cheese. I also really love aged white cheddar. It's hard to go wrong with cheese for this sandwich.

What is the best meat for Italian sandwiches? ›

Use the cured meats that you enjoy. Typically, meats like capicola (a spicy, Italian ham), mortadella (a bologna-like cured meat that is studded with pistachios), salami, pepperoni, and even prosciutto are used. The way they are sliced can make a huge difference! Cured meats can be chewy, if sliced too thick.

What sauce goes well with salami? ›

Salami with yogurt mayonnaise

This sauce is a light alternative to regular mayonnaise and goes perfectly with all the elements of salami. To create, simply combine Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.

What kind of salami is best for sandwiches? ›

If you want the soft, tangy taste in your sandwiches, salads, or pasta, grab and use that Genoa salami. But if you are looking for a chewy, mild, and smoky taste, you can never go wrong with hard salami.

Does mustard go on a salami sandwich? ›

Directions. Place bottom bun on a plate and spread mustard over the bun. Top with salami, cheese, tomato, and lettuce leaf. Combine black olives, green olives, and salad dressing in a bowl.

What do Italians eat with salami? ›

7 Genius Ways to Use Salami
  • Antipasto Salad with Bocconcini and Green-Olive Tapenade.
  • Potato, Salami, and Cheese Frittata.
  • Spring Onion and Salami Sheet-Pan Pizza.
  • Chunky White Bean Soup with Pan-Fried Salami.
  • Classic Cheese Fondue.
  • Salami and Egg Mishmash.
  • Charcuterie Fried Rice.
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What are 4 meats eaten in Italy? ›

Both forms of dried cured meats appear in many different sizes, textures, and shapes. They are eaten in a variety of ways: paired with bread, used in cooking, eaten raw. The most famous of the Italian cured meats are Prosciutto di Parma, Prosciutto Toscano, Mortadella, Pancetta, and Soppressata to name a few.

Does mayo go on salami? ›

Instructions. Spread the bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise. Top with the salami and watercress, then close sandwich with remaining slice of bread. Sandwich can be made up to 4 hours in advance and kept, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator.

What jam pairs with salami? ›

Bedford Blackberry Jam: This jam has a tart flavor that pairs well with sharp cheddar or blue cheese. Add it to your cheese board alongside these types of cheeses, some grapes, and some sliced cured meats like prosciutto or salami.

What makes salami taste so good? ›

First of all, salami owes its wide spectrum of flavours to the way it is made, which consists of minced pork mixed with sugar, spices and saltpeter.

What cheese pairs with salami? ›

Salami is a charcuterie crowd-favorite and honestly, you really can't go wrong with this cheese pairing. Try pairing it with gouda, a semi-hard cheese with roots in the Netherlands. Gouda comes in multiple varieties – aged, smoky, or flavor-infused – to suit whichever mood you're in.

What kind of salami does Jimmy John's use? ›

A tasty Italian sandwich with a kick, made with a double serving of hand-sliced Genoa salami and capocollo, plus hand-sliced provolone cheese, and topped with hot Jimmy Peppers®. Customize with any of your favorite Freebies or Add-ons.

Does cheddar go with salami? ›

Farmhouse Reserve's rich flavor and slight crumble is complemented by the spicy, slightly fatty texture of salami. Layer a piece of Farmhouse Reserve Cheddar Cheese between two salami slices for an easy, low-carb slider. For some sweetness, skewer on a ripe cherry tomato.

What do you serve with salami? ›

For breakfast, I'll gently fry slices of salami with diced onion, then add beaten eggs for a hearty scrambled egg dish; for dinner, that same base of onion and sliced salami can be stir-fried with frozen peas and corn, and leftover white rice for a simple fried rice, or melted into my favorite jarred tomato sauce or ...

How do you plate salami and cheese? ›

How to assemble a cheese board:
  1. Add your cheeses spaced around your board.
  2. Add your salami or other meat in a few different places.
  3. Place bowls of olives or honey or jam down the middle.
  4. Add crackers and vegetables in large open spaces.
  5. Place bunches of grapes, nuts, and chocolate in all the cracks.

Do salami and Swiss cheese go together? ›

Take a few slices of your favourite salami, and combine it with a sweet and nutty Swiss cheese, add the optional tomato or jalapeno sides and fill it all into our soft gluten free White Farmhouse or 300g Loaf. A simple, easy and a tasty weekday lunch option.

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