Salumi Antipasto Sandwich (Serves 6 or so)
A Great Recipe Using Salumi Artisan Cured Meats Coppa, Spring 2012


Ingredients:
  • I Large Round Loaf of Good Crusted Italian Bread - Cut in 5 slices horizontally
  • Shredded Lettuce Leaves- we use Arugula, Escarole or Romaine
  • 8-10 slices of imported Provolone Cheese
  • 1 Cup Roasted Peppers - either home roasted or store bought. For a change try chipotle or other smoky "roasteds".
  • 10 slices of Ripe Tomato.
  • 10 thin slices of Sweet Onions, Walla Walla or Red Onions.
  • 12 thin slices Salumi Salami - choice of Finnochiona (Fennel), Salumi (Ginger), Oregano (in season).
  • 6 large slices of Cotto Salami (Cooked salami). Salumi makes a great one only available at our shop. Other brands available in most delis.
  • 12 thin slices of Coppa (preferably from Salumi)
  • Garlic Spread (see below for recipe)
To Assemble Sandwich:
  • Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap on your cutting board-place bottom layer of bread in the middle of the wrap.
  • Spoon on the bottom slice of bread- a thin layer of the Garlic Sauce then add a layer of shredded lettuce followed by the roasted red peppers and the onion.
  • Add the next slice of bread and-another thin layer of the Garlic Sauce, then the provolone and the Salami.
  • Add the next slice of bread (again coated with the garlic sauce), and then a thin layer of the lettuce and the Cotto Salami
  • Then another slice of bread with the garlic sauce , add tomato and the Coppa.
  • Finish with the last slice of bread, again coated with the garlic sauce, then press down the whole sandwich firmly.
  • Wrap the whole sandwich very tightly in plastic wrap----refrigerate for 4-5 hours.
  • Garnish with 4 slices Coppa, some canned baby artichokes and pepperoncini.

Garlic Spread

Ingredients:

  • 1 Medium Eggplant cut into 1/2 inch slices. Touch each side with Olive Oil–and roast in 425 degree oven till brown around 15 minutes.
  • 3 Tablespoons Roasted Garlic.
  • 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar.
  • 2 Cups Fresh Basil leaves, minced.
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste.
Discard Skin from Roasted Eggplant. Add Eggplant, Garlic, Vinegar, Basil Leaves to food processor and blend to nearly smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Can be kept in Refrigerator for up to a week.