Make-Ahead Picnic Deli Sandwich Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Picnic Deli Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf sourdough bread, unsliced (use about a 1-pound loaf); 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing (purchased or homemade); 1/2 cup cucumber (chopped finely); 1 firm tomatoes (chopped finely); 2 -3 tablespoons minced chives (or use green onion); 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese (or use Swiss); 1 small green pepper, seeded and thinly slices (about 12 thin slices); 9 ounces deli turkey, thinly sliced; 15 slices salami, thinly sliced; 6 slices red onions (can use more); black pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 loaf sourdough bread, unsliced (use about a 1-pound loaf)
1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing (purchased or homemade)
1/2 cup cucumber (chopped finely)
1 firm tomatoes (chopped finely)
2 -3 tablespoons minced chives (or use green onion)
4 ounces sliced provolone cheese (or use Swiss)
1 small green pepper, seeded and thinly slices (about 12 thin slices)
9 ounces deli turkey, thinly sliced
15 slices salami, thinly sliced
6 slices red onions (can use more)
black pepper (optional)

1
Using a serrated knife horizontally slice about 1-inch off the top of the bread loaf.
2
Pull the soft center from bottom half of the loaf, making a shell with about 1/2-inch thick walls (reserve the soft bread for another use).
3
In a bowl mix the vinaigrette dressing with chopped cucumber, tomato and chives.
4
Brush or spoon about half of the mixture evenly over the interior of the bread shell, also spooon enough dressing on the cut side of the loaf to moisten.
5
Layer the cheese slices, then bell pepper slices, turkey, salami and onion in the shell.
6
Sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
7
Drizzle any remaining dressing over the filling.
8
Set the bread top over filling.
9
Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 3 hours or up to 1 day.
10
Unwrap and slice into desired portions.

266

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf sourdough bread, unsliced (use about a 1-pound loaf), 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing (purchased or homemade), 1/2 cup cucumber (chopped finely), 1 firm tomatoes (chopped finely), and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead Picnic Deli 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.

Make-Ahead Picnic Deli Sandwich

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