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It seems that every town has a hero sub shop of one type or another; all serving the ubiquitous hero submarine sandwich with which we are all familiar. There is a lighter form of the familiar hero sub which you can throw together with just a few key ingredients. It has all the flavor, all the texture and all the beauty but it is served on a plate or bowl instead of within the center of an entire baguette. It's the hero salad and if you're a fan of subs, you're going to love this one.

It seems that no one is certain where or when the term hero became synonymous with submarine sandwich. It's believed to have come about in New York, sometime back in the 1930s when the hero sub started becoming popular, particularly in Italian neighborhoods.

This hero salad is certainly reflective of the Italian-influenced sandwich that is its namesake. It's a veritable Italian feast in a bowl. Chock-full of salami, black olives, Roma tomatoes, and Provolone cheese - all on a bed of crispy romaine lettuce.

Topping it off is a layer of oil and vinegar mixed in with some Italian seasoning. This all makes for a great meal with all the flavors of a sub, minus the bread and all the carbs. Enjoy all the tastes of a classic hero sub, with none of the carbs. -Dan

A bowl of salad with a glass of lemonade.

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Patricia @Grab a Plate

August 30, 2014 at 11:42 pm

You had me at salami and provolone 🙂 Great stuff here!

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- Scott from Platter Talk
  
  September 08, 2014 at 12:54 am
  
  Put anything with provolone, and I am one happy man. -Scott
  
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Aunt Bee

August 30, 2014 at 5:04 am

We LOVE salami and provolone and that homemade dressing! Yum!

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- Dan from Platter Talk
  
  August 30, 2014 at 12:51 pm
  
  Thanks, Aunt Bee. They're all good things!
  
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Patty Anderson

August 29, 2014 at 9:16 pm

Nice addition of the salami and provolone - I'm all for that! Great recipe.

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- Dan from Platter Talk
  
  August 30, 2014 at 2:28 am
  
  Thanks, Patty. Wish I could have shared this salad with you!
  
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Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner?

August 29, 2014 at 6:28 pm

Mmmm, I bet the spicy salami goes great with the salty olives and crisp lettuce. Great salad!

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- Dan from Platter Talk
  
  August 29, 2014 at 7:30 pm
  
  Thanks for the nice comments, Cindy. The whole family enjoyed this sub in a salad bowl!
  
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Hero Sub Salad Recipe

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