Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb) long loaf crusty bread
  • 2 tablespoons chopped hot jalapeno peppers, from a jar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon instant minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped black olives
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper, from a jar
  • 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded (2 C.)
  • 8 ounces deli turkey, sliced
  • 8 ounces deli provolone cheese, sliced
  • 8 ounces deli ham, sliced

Method

  • I like to use a mini food processer to chop all the tapenade ingredients.
  • Using serrated knife cut bread in half lengthwise.
  • Pull out soft center of each piece, leaving 1 & 1/2"-thick shell.
  • In large bowl combine olives, roasted peppers, parsley, oil, vinegar, hot peppers, garlic, oregano and pepper.
  • Dip a brush into mixture to remove some of the liquid.
  • Brush liquid over inside of bottom shell and fill with lettuce.
  • Layer turkey (can use pepper turkey if desired), cheese and ham (can use capicola which is hot Italian ham if desired), over lettuce to create the sandwich.
  • Spoon olive mixture down center of ham; cover with bread top.
  • Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors before serving.
  • Cut into 2 inch slices.