Marinated Salumi Sandwich Recipe

Name: Marinated Salumi Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw almonds; 1 small clove garlic; 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (1 lemon); 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large loaf ciabatta bread, halved horizonally; 4 ounces thinly sliced hot coppa or other spicy salumi; 4 ounces thinly sliced finocchiona; One 12-ounce ball lightly salted fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn; 2 cups baby arugula; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (1/2 lemon); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small bulb fennel, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/2 cup raw almonds
1 small clove garlic
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 teaspoon lemon zest (1 lemon)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large loaf ciabatta bread, halved horizonally
4 ounces thinly sliced hot coppa or other spicy salumi
4 ounces thinly sliced finocchiona
One 12-ounce ball lightly salted fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
2 cups baby arugula
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small bulb fennel, thinly sliced

1
For the pesto: Place the almonds and garlic in the bowl of a food processor.
2
Pulse to coarsely chop.
3
Add the basil, cheese and lemon zest, and pulse to combine.
4
Add the olive oil and salt and puree until a smooth paste forms.
5
For the sandwich: Open the loaf of bread and pull out some of the excess bread from the inside, leaving a slightly hollowed out loaf of bread.
6
Spread the pesto evenly over the inside of both sides of the bread.
7
Layer the coppa, finocchiona and mozzarella on the bottom half of the bread.
8
In a small bowl, toss together the arugula, lemon juice, oil and fennel.
9
Top the meats and cheese with the salad.
10
Top with the remaining half of the bread and press together.
11
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
12
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight before slicing and serving.

467

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup raw almonds, 1 small clove garlic, 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and more.

Yes, Marinated Salumi Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marinated Salumi Sandwich

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