Circular Italian Sandwich Recipe

Name: Circular Italian Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each sweet red bell peppers; 1 each sweet yellow bell peppers; 1 each eggplant; 1 x olive oil; 1 x salt and black pepper; 1 x black pepper; 8 ounces crusty bread 10 inch round; 1/2 cup salad dressing oregano lemon; 1/4 pound ham black forest, slice; 1/2 pound salami preferably 2 kinds; 1 pound mozzarella cheese sliced; 20 each basil fresh

Servings: persons

1 each sweet red bell peppers
1 each sweet yellow bell peppers
1 each eggplant
1 x olive oil
1 x salt and black pepper
1 x black pepper
8 ounces crusty bread 10 inch round
1/2 cup salad dressing oregano lemon
1/4 pound ham black forest, slice
1/2 pound salami preferably 2 kinds
1 pound mozzarella cheese sliced
20 each basil fresh

1
Roast whole peppers over a gas flame or under a broiler until they are completely blackened.
2
Place in a paper bag until cool enough to handle.
3
Peel, cut in half and seed.
4
Cut eggplant into 1/2 inch slices.
5
Brush with olive oil and sear on a grill or hot skillet until brown on both sides.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Cut bread in half horizontally with a serrated knife, and hollow out the top and bottom halves.
8
Brush bottom half with 1/4 cup of the dressing.
9
In the bottom half of the bread, place the fillings in this order: ham, eggplant, one kind of salami, peppers, mozzarella, remaining salami and basil.
10
Brush inside of top half with remaining dressing.
11
Place top half onto sandwich.
12
Wrap sandwich tightly in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
13
Place a tray or baking sheet on top of the sandwich and weight it with several cans for about 1 hour.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each sweet red bell peppers, 1 each sweet yellow bell peppers, 1 each eggplant, 1 x olive oil, and more.

Yes, Circular Italian Sandwich falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Circular Italian Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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