Antipasto Grilled Sandwich Recipes

ANTIPASTO PLATTER WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Prepare the artichokes: Fill a saucepan with water; squeeze in the lemon juice. Add the squeezed lemon halves to the water and season with salt.
• Cut off and discard the top one-quarter of each artichoke with a serrated knife. Snap off the tough outer leaves. Peel the stem and base with a paring knife. Halve the artichokes lengthwise and drop into the saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the artichokes sit in the hot liquid until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes; drain.
• Whisk the olive oil, both vinegars, the sugar, herbs, garlic and tomato juice in a bowl. Put the artichokes and bell peppers in another bowl; drizzle with the vinegar mixture and let marinate 10 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Grill the artichokes and peppers, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes. (Or, roast on a rimmed baking sheet in a 400 degrees F oven, 10 to 15 minutes.)
• Assemble the platter: Arrange the cheeses, cured meats, tapenade, artichokes and bell peppers on a board or platter. Serve with the bread.

ANTIPASTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Blot dry the roasted red pepper.
• Slice the marinated artichoke heart in half, then press it to flatten.
• Set these ingredients aside.
• Melt butter in a non stick skillet over med/low heat.
• Dip one side of each slice of bread in the melted butter and set aside.
• Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
• Top with mozzerella, salami, roasted red pepper, and artichoke halves.
• Place other piece of bread ontop, buttered side up, and grill for about 2 minutes, pressing down on the sandwich the entire time. Check to see that the bottom is browning. Then flip the sandwich over and repeat cooking process to brown the other side.
• Slice in half and serve warm.
• Enjoy!

ANTIPASTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Fold prosciutto onto each of the base ciabatta slices. Top with folded salami slices, then follow with sun dried tomatoes, artichokes and olives. Finish with mozzarella.
• Add to a small baking tray then pop under the grill and broil until the mozzarella melts.
• Spread pesto mayo over top ciabatta slice. Top melted mozzarella with rocket/arugula, then add the top ciabatta slice. Eat whole or slice in half and enjoy!

ANTIPASTO SUB CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut bread into 3 lengthwise slices. Hollow out top, leaving 3/4-inch-thick shell. Discard removed bread or reserve for another use.
• Combine next 4 ingredients; spoon into inverted bread top. Cover with middle bread slice; top with cheese and meat.
• Spread combined mayo and garlic onto cut side of remaining bread slice; place, mayo side down, over inverted sandwich.
• Wrap sandwich. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut into wedges to serve.

ANTIPASTO GRILLED SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Blot dry the roasted sweet red pepper.
• 2. Slice the marinated artichoke heart in half, then press it to flatten.
• 3. Melt butter in a non stick skillet over med/low heat.
• 4. Dip one side of each slice of bread in the melted butter and set aside.
• 5. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
• 6. Top with mozzerella, salami, roasted red pepper, and artichoke halves
• 7. Place other piece of bread ontop, buttered side up, and grill for about 2 minutes, pressing down on the sandwich the entire time. Check to see that the bottom is browning. Then flip the sandwich over and repeat cooking process to brown the other side.
• 8. Slice in half and serve warm.

ANTIPASTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut the bread horizontally into 5 slices.
• Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface, the place the bottom layer of bread in the center.
• Spread with a thin coat of mayonnaise (all layers will get a thin coat- this keeps the bread from getting soaked with juices), 1/2 the romaine, the roasted red peppers and the onion.
• Add the next slice of bread, coat with mayonnaise, then all the provolone and salami.
• Add the next slice, coat with mayo, then the remaining romaine, and the mortadella.
• Next slice, mayo, tomato, coppa.
• Top with the last slice of bread, press down on the sandwich lightly with your hands.
• Wrap very tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but preferably 3-4.
• Slice and serve with the olives and pepperoncini.