PRESSED ITALIAN PICNIC SANDWICH WITH OLIVE RELISH

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Pressed Italian Picnic Sandwich with Olive Relish image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small celery rib, finely chopped
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
1 cup pitted olives, preferably a mix of colors, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large loaf ciabatta, split horizontally
1/2 pound sliced provolone
2 to 3 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
2 to 3 ounces thinly sliced roasted turkey
2 to 3 ounces thinly sliced ham
2 to 3 ounces thinly sliced mortadella

Steps:

  • Stir together the celery, garlic, olives, parsley, olive oil and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl.
  • Put the bottom half of the ciabatta on a work surface. Arrange half of the cheese on the bread, then top with the salami, turkey, ham and mortadella. Top the meat with the remaining cheese and the olive relish. Cover the sandwich with the top of the ciabatta.
  • Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and place it on a baking sheet. Place another baking sheet on top of the sandwich and weigh it down with a few large cans or a heavy skillet. Refrigerate the sandwich for at least 4 hours and up to 8.
  • When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and cut into 6 to 8 pieces

Aniceto A. Bacalso
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I made this sandwich for my husband's lunch and he loved it. He said it was the best sandwich he's ever had.


Somila Nzima
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This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have some leftover ham after Easter and this is a great way to use it up.


Meran Halkawt
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I love the combination of flavors in this sandwich. The olive relish, ham, and cheese all work together perfectly.


dream catcher
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I've made this sandwich several times and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to recipes when I need something quick and easy.


Mani Love
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This sandwich is perfect for a picnic or a party. It's easy to transport and everyone loves it.


Loloy Jagualing
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sandwich didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I'll have to try it again.


Cortilda Agbo
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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for and it turned out great. This sandwich is very versatile.


Surme optional
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The bread was a little too hard for my liking, but the rest of the sandwich was delicious.


Shariful Islam Munna
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This sandwich is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pull it out of the fridge when I'm ready to eat.


Ebhooriaze Lucky
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I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I loved the olive relish in this sandwich. It was the perfect balance of salty and briny.


Parimal Das
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This sandwich was a hit! The olive relish added a tangy and delicious flavor that complemented the ham, cheese, and bread perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.