Circular Sandwich

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A towering Italian sandwich loaded with roasted vegetables, cured meats, and fresh mozzarella
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Circular Sandwich

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1128.1

Description

This impressive Circular Sandwich is a feast for the eyes and the palate, featuring layers of charred bell peppers, grilled eggplant, and savory salami nestled between crusty bread. The combination of smoky vegetables, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Drizzled with zesty oregano-lemon dressing, it offers a bright contrast to the rich meats. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or a hearty weekend lunch, this sandwich is best served after being pressed to meld the ingredients together. Its a crowd-pleasing dish that feels both rustic and elegant.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Roast whole red and yellow bell peppers over a gas flame or under a broiler until the skin is completely blackened.
  2. Place the charred peppers in a paper bag and seal it; let sit for 10 minutes until cool enough to handle.
  3. Peel the skin off the peppers, cut them in half, remove seeds, and slice into strips.
  4. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  5. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and grill or sear in a hot skillet until browned on both sides.
  6. Season the grilled eggplant with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  7. Cut the crusty bread loaf in half horizontally with a serrated knife.
  8. Hollow out the center of both bread halves to create a well for the fillings.
  9. Brush the inside of the bottom bread half with 1/4 cup of the oregano-lemon dressing.
  10. Layer the fillings in the bottom half: start with ham, followed by eggplant, one kind of salami, roasted peppers, mozzarella slices, the second kind of salami, and finally fresh basil leaves.
  11. Brush the inside of the top bread half with the remaining dressing.
  12. Place the top bread half onto the sandwich to close it.
  13. Wrap the assembled sandwich tightly in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
  14. Place a flat tray or baking sheet on top of the wrapped sandwich and weight it down with several heavy cans or books.
  15. Let the sandwich press for about 1 hour to meld the flavors and compress the layers.
  16. Unwrap and slice the sandwich into rounds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1128.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 74.8g116%
Saturated Fat 25.7g129%
Cholesterol 147.1mg50%
Sodium 2450mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 46.6g16%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g67%
Sugars 10.2g
Protein 82.9g166%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: italian, sandwich, eggplant, bell pepper, mozzarella, salami, basil, grilled, roasted, crusty bread, vegetarian, meat, summer, picnic, potluck, layered, pressed, dressing, lemon, oregano
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