Ingredients

  • 10 whole grain sandwich rolls, split or 2 loaves focaccia bread, cut into 5ths
  • 1 (6 ounce) package salami
  • 1 (6 ounce) package smoked ham
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 onion, sliced very thin
  • 2 -3 small tomatoes, sliced thin (optional)
  • 1 cup pitted black olives, halved
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
  • 12 cup Italian dressing

Method

  • Roast red peppers and tomatoes at 400F for 20 minutes.
  • Spread or drizzle Italian dressing directly on inside of sandwich rolls or bread slices.
  • Divide filling ingredients between sandwiches.
  • Layer, starting with onions and keeping both meat and tomatoes near the center (The roasted tomatoes can make the bread soggy if they are directly next to it.
  • Onions and artichoke hearts make good top and bottom layers).
  • Wrap assembled sandwiches in paper towels.
  • Press under books or other heavy objects for thirty minutes.
  • (To speed this part up, stand on the books for a minute).
  • Remove (now undoubtedly soaked) paper towels; wrap in fresh paper towels (not too thickly; about one sheet per sandwich) and plastic or waxed paper for portability.
  • Refrigerate until needed.
  • You could omit the lunch meats for a delicious vegan sandwich, too.