ACTIVE: 25 min l TOTAL: 30 min l SERVES: 4
1 hero roll (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 teaspoon Italian seasoningFreshly ground pepper3 tablespoons red wine vinegarKosher salt½ small red onion, very thinly sliced1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved3 romaine hearts, chopped4 ounces provolone cheese, diced¾ pound sliced Italian meats (such as mortadella, prosciutto, salami and/or soppressata)Giardiniera, jarred roasted red peppers, marinated mushrooms, marinated artichokes and/or pickled pepperoncini, for servingGrated parmesan cheese, for topping
1. Preheat the oven to 375˚. Toss the hero roll cubes on a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon pepper until well coated. Bake until golden and very crisp, about 12 minutes. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining ⅓ cup olive oil and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, the vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Toss the red onion and tomatoes in 2 separate small bowls with 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette each. Toss the romaine in a bowl with the remaining vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
3. Divide the romaine among serving bowls. Add the croutons, tomatoes, red onion, provolone and meat to the bowls. Serve with pickled and marinated vegetables and top with grated parmesan.
Per serving: Calories 680; Fat 51 g (Saturated 16 g); Cholesterol 86 mg; Sodium 2,063 mg; Carbohydrate 22 g; Fiber 3 g; Sugars 3 g; Protein 32 g