I used to work just down the street from a Quizno’s. I went there often for lunch. Ok, very often. I loved their toasted bread and great meats and toppings. Now I work from home and I prefer to make my own lunch, so I make a copycat of the classic Quizno’s Italian sub, my favorite item on their menu.
It’s The Dressing And Pesto
The sweet balsamic dressing and pesto are what really make this copycat Quizno’s Italian sub sandwich memorable. Even if you don’t follow the recipe for the toppings exactly, make the dressing and add the pesto. They add fantastic flavors that are sure to make this a staple in your house too.
I find pepperoncini peppers to be a must-have on a sub. And on a pizza for that matter. I prefer them over pickles. They’re crunchier and tangier and really wake up whatever you put them on.
Also check out my copycat of the Battalion Chief Sub from Firehouse Subs and Subway’s Italian BMT.
Copycat Quizno’s Italian Sub
Ingredients
For the sandwiches
- 6 sub rolls or 2 loaves French bread, each cut into 3 equal sizes
- Sweet balsamic dressing see below
- pesto I used store-bought
- ⅓ pound salami sliced
- ⅓ pound pepperoni sliced
- ⅓ pound ham sliced
- 12 slices Mozzarella cheese
- dried oregano
- 12 slices tomato
- 12 slices onion
- 6 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 8 ounce black olives sliced, drained
- peperoncini
For the sweet balsamic dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
For the sandwiches
- Preheat your oven to 300 F.
- Split rolls horizontally and place onto baking sheet(s).
- Brush one cut side of the bread with the dressing.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the pesto onto the other side of the cut bread.
- Add meats and cheese and sprinkle lightly with the oregano.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and serve.
For the sweet balsamic dressing
- Whisk all ingredients until well combined.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
