Spicy Tuscan Ciabatta

Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 loaf ciabatta, rectangular shaped about 12 x 6 inches (can substitute a crusty italian or french loaf, but i do not recommend using sour dough)
• 1/4 lb genoa salami, sliced thin
• 1/4 lb hot sopressata, sliced thin
• 1/4 lb imported prosciutto, sliced paper thin
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 lb provolone cheese, sliced
• 4 ounces mixed greens
• 3 ounces roasted red peppers, chopped and well drained
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Recipe

• 1 slice the ciabatta loaf lengthwise.
• 2 prepare the sandwich by evenly layering the ingredients in this order, from the bottom up: bottom slice of bread, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, mixed greens, salami, provolone, roasted red peppers, sopressata, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, top of loaf.
• 3 be sure each layer goes right to the ends of the bread.
• 4 it's even ok if they hang over a bit.
• 5 wrap sandwich tightly in plastic cling wrap with no openings.
• 6 place on counter and press down entire loaf with a heavy cast iron pan or a couple of large books.
• 7 let sit at least 4 hours to let the oil and vinegar mingle with the other layers.
• 8 remove plastic wrap and, using a very sharp bread knife, cut into 2" squares or triangles.
• 9 secure each slice with a toothpick and serve.