Pressed Italian Picnic Sandwich Loaf
A delightful and convenient sandwich loaf layered with salami, ham, provolone, and roasted peppers, perfect for picnics.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- Crusty bread (like ciabatta or a rustic Italian loaf)
- Salami
- Ham
- Provolone cheese
- Roasted peppers
- Olive tapenade
- Vegetarian options (grilled vegetables, hummus)
Instructions
- Hollow the crusty bread by slicing it horizontally and removing some of the insides.
- Layer the salami, ham, provolone, roasted peppers, and olive tapenade on the bottom half of the bread.
- Add grilled vegetables or spreads like hummus if you prefer the vegetarian option.
- Press the top half of the bread back on and compress it firmly.
- Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and place a weight on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
- Slice and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Choose a sturdy bread to maintain the sandwich’s structure. Letting it sit overnight enhances flavor melding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg