"These pickled iceberg leaves are a good reminder that meat isn’t always required to make a sandwich substantial and well-spiced...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup [120 ml] red wine vinegar
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1 cup [240 ml] water
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon fennel seeds
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon pimentón (smoked Spanish paprika)
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 medium head iceberg lettuce, ragged outer leaves and core discarded, remaining leaves separated
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½ cup [120 g] pimento-stuffed green olives, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon capers
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⅓ cup [80 g] mayonnaise
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4 individual sandwich rolls (preferably with sesame seeds on top), halved horizontally
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¼ pound [113 g] thinly sliced aged provolone cheese
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One 7-ounce [198 g] jar roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed, and patted dry with a paper towel
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½ pound [227 g] fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced