Follow these steps for perfect results
garlic cloves
pressed
pimento stuffed olive
chopped
ripe olives
chopped
roasted red pepper
chopped
olive oil
fresh parsley
chopped
white wine vinegar
genoa salami
sliced
provolone cheese
sliced
muenster cheese
sliced
prosciutto
sliced
French bread
Press 3 garlic cloves.
Chop 1 cup pimento stuffed olives.
Chop 1 cup pitted ripe olives.
Chop 1 cup roasted red pepper.
Combine garlic, pimento stuffed olives, ripe olives, roasted red pepper, 1 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar.
Let the olive salad stand at room temperature overnight.
Thinly slice 8 ounces genoa salami, 8 ounces provolone cheese, 8 ounces muenster cheese, and 8 ounces prosciutto.
Slice a loaf of good French bread horizontally.
Scoop out some of the center of the loaf.
Drizzle both sides of the bread with olive oil from the olive salad.
Spread some of the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread.
Layer salami, provolone, prosciutto, and muenster, alternating until all are gone.
Put more of the olive salad in the top of the loaf.
Wrap the assembled sandwich in tinfoil (seam side UP).
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
Halve the olive relish recipe if desired.
Expert advice for the best results
For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the olive salad.
Make the olive salad a day or two in advance for maximum flavor.
Use a good quality French bread for the best results.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Olive salad can be made a day or two ahead.
Serve sliced sandwich wedges on a platter.
Serve with a side of potato salad or pasta salad.
Serve with a glass of Italian wine.
Pairs well with the savory flavors of the sandwich.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Popular sandwich in New Orleans Italian-American culture.
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