Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 loaf ciabatta bred
  • 1/2 pound sliced deli ham
  • 1/2 pound sliced provolone
  • 1 15 ounce jar roasted whole red peppers - drained and patted dry...as dry as you can get them
  • 2 cups spinach leaves - stems removed
  • 1/4 pound sliced salami
  • 1/3 cup Pesto
  • 3 tablespoons good olive oil,
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Slice bread horizontally.  Don't worry if it isn't perfect.  When these are pressed and sliced, nobody will notice!
  • Spread pesto on one half of the bread and olive oil on the other. Salt and pepper over olive oil side.
  • Layer your ingredients.   Ham, peppers, provolone , spinach, salami.
  • Add the top of the bread on and wrap tightly in plastic wrap several times.
  • Place the wrapped sandwich on a cookie sheet.  Add a large baking dish and some weight on top.  Bricks, a cast iron pan, hand weights or kettle ball are a few suggestions!   
  • Store in refrigerator overnight or at least 2 hours.  Remove plastic, slice and serve!
  • Garnish with toothpicks and olives if desired.