Antipasto Saladsandwich Filling Recipes

ANTIPASTO SALAD II

Steps:

• Combine the Genoa and sopressata salami, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice the roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl, along with about 3 tablespoons of their juice.
• Mix in the chopped olives. Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, followed by the red wine vinegar and black pepper. Salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.
• Tear the fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad just before serving. Mix thoroughly and serve.

ANTIPASTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut the bread horizontally into 5 slices.
• Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface, the place the bottom layer of bread in the center.
• Spread with a thin coat of mayonnaise (all layers will get a thin coat- this keeps the bread from getting soaked with juices), 1/2 the romaine, the roasted red peppers and the onion.
• Add the next slice of bread, coat with mayonnaise, then all the provolone and salami.
• Add the next slice, coat with mayo, then the remaining romaine, and the mortadella.
• Next slice, mayo, tomato, coppa.
• Top with the last slice of bread, press down on the sandwich lightly with your hands.
• Wrap very tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but preferably 3-4.
• Slice and serve with the olives and pepperoncini.

ANTIPASTO SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine salami, cheese, celery, and olives in large bowl; toss to blend. Mix mayonnaise and roasted peppers in small bowl to blend; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cut bread crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Cut each piece horizontally in half. Scoop out some soft center from each bread piece, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shell. Spread dressing in hollow of each bread piece. Divide salad mixture among bottom bread pieces. Top salad with radicchio; press bread tops over. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Wrap sandwiches tightly in foil and chill.)

ANTIPASTO SALAD/SANDWICH FILLING

Steps:

• 1. Cut or dice the onion, peppers, lettuce and tomato in bite size pieces. Dice meats and cheese. Place in large bowl as you go.
• 2. Stir together the mayonnaise and italian dressing. Pour over cut-up items and mix in. Put bowl in fridge til ready to serve.
• 3. For Salad ~ serve in individual bowls along with toasted garlic bread.
• 4. For Sandwiches ~ serve in toasted garlic bread rolls.

ANTIPASTI SANDWICH

Steps:

• Sprinkle a double layer of paper towels with salt and place zucchini on top. Sprinkle with salt and roll up like a newspaper. Let sit 10 minutes to draw out excess liquid.
• Over a low gas flame or under the broiler, roast bell pepper until skin is charred, 10 minutes, turning frequently. Place in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit 10 minutes. Rub bell pepper with a paper towel to remove skin, then core, discard seeds, and slice flesh into strips.
• Pull out about 2 cups bread from inside loaf halves. In a food processor, combine beans, garlic, lemon juice, and oil and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Completely cover inside of both bread halves with an even layer of bean puree.
• Arrange zucchini on bottom half of bread. Top with mortadella, parsley, roasted pepper, artichokes, Parmesan, and pepperoncini. Sandwich with top half of bread and wrap tightly in plastic. Place on a baking sheet in refrigerator. Place another baking sheet on top and weight with several heavy cans. Let sit at least 3 hours (or up to overnight). To serve, unwrap and cut into wedges with a serrated knife.