Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 to 3 pepperoncini, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 (12 to 14-inch) loaf ciabatta bread, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 5 ounces herbed goat cheese
  • 1/4 pound prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
  • 2 cup loosely packed arugula
  • Balsamic vinegar, as needed
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Method

  • For the spread: Combine the mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, pepperoncini and garlic in a small mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Season the spread with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • For the sandwich: Scoop out the center of each bread half, creating a hollow space for all the ingredients.
  • Spread the herbed goat cheese on both sides of the bread and then add the roasted red pepper and pepperoncini spread.
  • On the bottom half of the bread, lay the slices of prosciutto, salami and top with the artichokes.
  • Top with the arugula, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the top half of the bread on top and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  • Place the sandwich on a baking sheet and top with another baking sheet.
  • Place a heavy pan (like cast iron) on the top baking sheet and store in the refrigerator, for at least 4 hours and up to overnight to allow the flavors to marry together.
  • (If you can't fit 2 sheet trays in your refrigerator, just use the heaviest pan you have.)
  • To serve, unwrap the sandwich and slice into 8 to 10 individual servings.