The Best Sandwich You’ll Ever Make (Deli-Quality) | Epicurious 101

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu offers protein with fewer calories, while beans are budget-friendly

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus provides creaminess and flavor at a lower cost

Slice the seated Italian loaf all the way through, avoiding a hinge.

Place provolone cheese on the bottom half of the bread to protect it from sogginess.

Layer deli turkey on top of the cheese, stacking and folding it a few times.

Add shredded Roma lettuce for crunch and freshness, ensuring even distribution.

Thinly slice red onion and add it to the sandwich for flavor without overpowering it.

Place sliced kumato tomatoes side by side on the sandwich to avoid slippage.

Drizzle 100% olive oil and red wine vinegar over the tomatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Spread Hellmann's mayonnaise directly on the top half of the bread to prevent sogginess.

Press the sandwich down lightly to hold it together without squishing it.

Cut the sandwich using a serrated knife in a sawing motion to avoid squishing the fillings.

Plate the sandwich with the fillings facing out for presentation.

Serve with dark Russet potato chips and kosher dill pickles on the side.

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