Description
A classic Italian sandwich filled with layers of meats, cheeses, and a flavorful olive salad, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (10-12 inches) round Italian bread
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup giardiniera (pickled vegetable mix), chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 pound salami, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound ham, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound mortadella, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound provolone cheese, sliced
- 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Slice the round Italian bread in half horizontally. Hollow out some of the bread from the top and bottom to create space for the fillings.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, giardiniera, oregano, and garlic powder to create the olive salad.
- Drizzle some olive oil on the inside of both halves of the bread. Spread half of the olive salad evenly on the bottom half of the bread.
- Layer the salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella on top of the olive salad.
- Spread the remaining olive salad on top of the cheese layer, then place the top half of the bread on the sandwich.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and place a heavy skillet or plate on top to press it down. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich, slice into wedges, and enjoy.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace the meats with additional cheese and roasted vegetables.
- Add a layer of fresh basil or arugula for a peppery flavor and extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich wedge
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg