- 1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6 inch) French sandwich rolls
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
- 8 ounces thinly sliced hard salami
- 8 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped
- 2 cups arugula
- In a food processor or blender, combine the artichoke hearts, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Process until smooth and transfer to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the sandwich rolls in half lengthwise, and pull out most of the soft bread from the top and bottom. Brush 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing on the top half of each roll; spread 1 tablespoon of artichoke paste on the bottom half of each roll.
- Layer salami, cheese, pepperoncini and arugula over sandwich bottoms; top with remaining bread half. Serve.