Grinder Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 8 tsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano or basil (finely minced)
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
• 2 pepperoncini peppers (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely minced)
• 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 hoagie rolls or 1 large Italian loaf
• Slices of preferred cheese
• Slices of deli meats
• 1 Beefsteak or Heirloom tomato (sliced thickly)
• 1 Ripe Hass avocado (thinly sliced)
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Instructions:

1. Garlic Butter Rolls
2. Preheat your oven to 'low broil'.
3. Mix together the melted butter, garlic paste, fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
4. Place the the bread rolls onto a baking sheet, then generously brush the tops with the garlic butter. Toast in the preheated oven for up to 5 minutes.
5. Make the Grinder Salad
6. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, garlic paste, iceberg lettuce, pepperoncini peppers, fresh parsley, and red onion slices until everything is well combined.
7. Let marinate while you build the rest of the sandwich.
8. Build the Grinder Sandwich
9. Open the toasted rolls and smear the rest of the butter on the inside of the bread, then top with your meats and cheeses.
10. Toast the sandwich again for a few minutes under the low broiler until the cheese melts, then top the sandwich with slices of tomato, avocado (if using), and the grinder salad.
11. Fold the top of the bread over the sandwich, give it a squish, and enjoy!