Mediterranean Picnic Loaf Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Picnic Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large crusty loaf bread; 3 tablespoons pesto sauce; 225 g cooked chicken breasts, sliced; 25 g baby spinach leaves, finely shredded; 3 plum tomatoes, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 140 g mozzarella cheese, sliced; 85 g artichoke hearts packed in oil, drained; 85 g salami, sliced; 55 g olives, pitted; 15 g butter, softened

Servings: persons

1 large crusty loaf bread
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
225 g cooked chicken breasts, sliced
25 g baby spinach leaves, finely shredded
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
140 g mozzarella cheese, sliced
85 g artichoke hearts packed in oil, drained
85 g salami, sliced
55 g olives, pitted
15 g butter, softened

1
Slice a lid from the top of the loaf and set aside.
2
Remove and discard the inside of the loaf, leaving a 1cm wall.
3
Spread pesto over the inside of the loaf.
4
Place half the sliced chicken on base, top with half spinach leaves.
5
Add half tomatoes and half the olive oil-season lightly.
6
Add layers of cheese, artichokes, top with remaining tomatoes.
7
Next lay salami and olives on top and add remaining chicken and spinach.
8
Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil and season.
9
Butter the lid and replace it on the loaf.
10
Wrap the loaf tightly in cling film and refrigerate over night.
11
Cut into generous wedges to serve.

487

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large crusty loaf bread, 3 tablespoons pesto sauce, 225 g cooked chicken breasts, sliced, 25 g baby spinach leaves, finely shredded, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Picnic Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mediterranean Picnic Loaf

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