Description
A bold and flavorful pressed Italian picnic sandwich loaf packed with meats, cheese, and veggies—perfect for gatherings and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
1 large crusty round loaf
1/4 cup olive tapenade
4 slices provolone cheese
6 slices salami
6 slices ham or turkey
4 roasted red pepper strips
1 cup baby spinach
Olive oil
Instructions
1. Slice and hollow the bread loaf.
2. Spread tapenade on base and lid.
3. Layer salami, ham, peppers, spinach, and cheese.
4. Repeat layers and close loaf.
5. Wrap tightly and press with weight.
6. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
7. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for best results.
Press overnight for maximum flavor.
Customize with your favorite fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-cook / Pressed
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg