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Ingredients:<\/p>\n
1 large round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches in diameter)
\n1\/4 cup olive oil
\n1 tsp dried oregano
\n1 tsp dried basil
\n1\/4 lb thinly sliced turkey ham
\n1\/4 lb thinly sliced beef salami
\n1\/4 lb thinly sliced mortadella
\n1\/4 lb sliced provolone cheese
\n1\/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
\n1 cup olive salad (store-bought or homemade)
\n1\/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional)<\/p>\n
Instructions:<\/p>\n
Cut the bread loaf in half horizontally to create top and bottom halves.
\nIn a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red grape juice, oregano, and basil.
\nBrush this mixture generously on both cut sides of the bread.
\nOn the bottom half of the bread, layer ingredients in this order: turkey ham, beef salami, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella.
\nSpread the olive salad evenly over the cheese layer. If using, add pepperoncini peppers on top.
\nPlace the top half of the bread on the sandwich and press down gently.
\nWrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap.
\nPlace a heavy weight (like a cast-iron skillet) on top of the wrapped sandwich and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This helps compress the sandwich and allows flavors to meld.
\nBefore serving, unwrap the sandwich and cut it into wedges.
\nTips:
\nFor extra flavor, let the sandwich sit overnight.
\nUse a sharp knife to get clean wedges.
\nPerfect for picnics or a hearty lunch!
\nEnjoy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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