Our take on a Muffaletta Sandwich

Ingredients (serves 2)

For the salad

  • 10 Kalamata olives, stones removed and finely chopped
  • ½ celery stick, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp finely chopped roast pepper (from a jar is fine)
  • 1-2 tbsp finely chopped red onion, to taste
  • 2 tsp capers, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To assemble

Method

  • Mix all the salad ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread a quarter of the salad mixture on the bottom half of each focaccia.
  • Layer the meat and cheese on top. Use the remaining salad to cover the cheese and put the top half of the focaccia on.
  • Wrap both sandwiches tightly in clingfilm, greaseproof paper or a snug plastic box and allow to rest for at least an hour in the fridge.
  • Ideally, allow the sandwiches to come back to room temperature for 15 minutes before eating.