Mix all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
Slice the hoagie loaves in half then spread Calabrian chili paste on both sides of the loaves.
Add the cheese on one side of the bread and the meats on the other. Then place into oven to bake until cheese is melted and meat is warmed through.
Add the salad onto the meat side then add a couple slices of fresh tomato and season with pepper, to taste. Sprinkle fresh parmesan.
Close the sandwich and gently press down on it to “smush” – next step is optional but highly recommended.
Brush the top of the loaf with a light coat of olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning and parmesan on top. Bake for 5 minutes at 350 °F (177 °C) to brown the top and get it all nice and baked in.
Slice in half and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, have your meats and cheeses sliced professionally at the deli.
Use fresh bread, when possible.
Make the salad ahead of time for best results.
You can store the sandwich in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, but it will get soggy.