Antipasto Hero Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
1 loaf focaccia bread, about 10-inches in diamet 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed 1/4 tsp red pepper, crushed 1 leaf lettuce 1/4 lb provolone cheese, sliced 1/4 lb fully cooked smoked ham, sliced 1/4 lb salami, sliced 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 8 pepperocini: italian bottled pepper, s, cut lengthwise
Recipe
Preparation
Cut the bread loaf horizontally in half. Mix the oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano and red pepper together, blending well. Drizzle evenly over the cut sides and top halves of the bread. Layer the lettuce, cheese, ham, and salami, tomatoes, and peppers on the bottom half of the bread. Top with the top half of the bread. Secure the bread with toothpicks or small skewers. Wrap securely and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Cut into 6 equal pieces and serve.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories: 470 Protein: 19 Grams Carbohydrates: 49 Grams Fat: 22 Grams Cholesterol: 40 Milligrams Sodium: 1040 Milligrams Potassium: 360 Milligrams
Posted by Rich Harper
Servings:
6
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