Italian Melt

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup mixed Italian olives, pitted and roughly chopped
• 1 loaf ciabatta bread, halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
• 6 thin slices spicy salami
• 6 thin slices prosciutto
• 6-12 thin slices pepperoni
• 6 slices provolone cheese
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn
• 1 jarred, roasted red pepper, sliced
• 1 cup baby arugula

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, until combined. Add the olives, and stir to combine.

3. Lay the bottom piece of ciabatta bread cut side facing up on a baking sheet. Spread the olive mixture over the bread. Layer the basil, salami, prosciutto, and pepperoni on top. Add the provolone and mozzarella. Transfer to the oven and bake 10 minutes, until the cheese begins to melt. Remove from the oven and add the arugula, bell peppers, and top half of the ciabatta bread. Gently cover the sandwich with foil and return to the oven and bake another 10 minutes more.

4. Remove from the oven and slice. Enjoy!