Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 unit

garlic cloves

pressed

1 cup

pimento stuffed olive

chopped

1 cup

ripe olives

chopped

1 cup

roasted red pepper

chopped

1 cup

olive oil

3 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

2 tbsp

white wine vinegar

8 ounce

genoa salami

sliced

8 ounce

provolone cheese

sliced

8 ounce

muenster cheese

sliced

8 ounce

prosciutto

sliced

1 loaf

French bread

Step 1
~2 min

Press 3 garlic cloves.

Step 2
~2 min

Chop 1 cup pimento stuffed olives.

Step 3
~2 min

Chop 1 cup pitted ripe olives.

Step 4
~2 min

Chop 1 cup roasted red pepper.

Step 5
~2 min

Combine garlic, pimento stuffed olives, ripe olives, roasted red pepper, 1 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar.

Step 6
~2 min

Let the olive salad stand at room temperature overnight.

Step 7
~2 min

Thinly slice 8 ounces genoa salami, 8 ounces provolone cheese, 8 ounces muenster cheese, and 8 ounces prosciutto.

Step 8
~2 min

Slice a loaf of good French bread horizontally.

Step 9
~2 min

Scoop out some of the center of the loaf.

Step 10
~2 min

Drizzle both sides of the bread with olive oil from the olive salad.

Step 11
~2 min

Spread some of the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread.

Step 12
~2 min

Layer salami, provolone, prosciutto, and muenster, alternating until all are gone.

Step 13
~2 min

Put more of the olive salad in the top of the loaf.

Step 14
~2 min

Wrap the assembled sandwich in tinfoil (seam side UP).

Step 15
~2 min

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.

Step 16
~2 min

Halve the olive relish recipe if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Olive salad can be made a day or two ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of potato salad or pasta salad.

Serve with a glass of Italian wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Potato salad
Pasta salad
Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

New Orleans, Louisiana

Cultural Significance

Popular sandwich in New Orleans Italian-American culture.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Super Bowl

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Party
Game Day
Mardi Gras

Popularity Score

75/100

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