Skip the Italian sub sandwich and try something new! Rather than a hoagie or sliced white bread, try layering up your favorite grinder sandwich toppings on flat, chewy focaccia. You don't have to bake your own bread, but this tasty Italian sandwich would be even better with homemade focaccia. Once you've sliced your bread, slather it with creamy Caesar dressing and top with a salad made with marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red bell peppers, and sliced olives. Choose marinated artichoke rather than ones canned in water. This helps infuse the sandwich with even more flavor. Layer on thinly sliced deli meats and plenty of provolone cheese. Not a fan of the deli meats listed below? Swap in salami, turkey, pepperoni, or ham. Add a flavor boost to this Italian sandwich recipe. Italian sandwich ingredients like red wine vinegar, chopped fresh basil, chopped oil-packed dried tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion or bell peppers, and chopped dried pepperoncini make great toppings. You could even add a sprinkle of dried oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, or garlic powder before sealing up the sandwich.

We recommend making these sandwiches a few hours before you plan to serve them and placing them in the fridge. This allows the flavors to come together. You can refrigerate the assembled sandwiches up to 24 hours before serving. Serve the sliced sandwiches with more Caesar or Italian dressing for dipping.