Susan's Big Wonderful Picnic Sandwich

Take your picnic game to the next level with "Susan's Big Wonderful Picnic Sandwich," a show-stopping centerpiece packed with bold Mediterranean flavors and hearty ingredients. Built inside a hollowed-out round loaf of crusty sourdough or Italian bread, this sandwich layers perfectly seasoned smoked turkey, savory salami, and creamy provolone cheese with vibrant toppings like roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, baby spinach, and juicy tomatoes. A tangy homemade dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, ties it all together, soaking into the bread for a medley of flavors in every bite. Designed to be made ahead, this sandwich only gets better after being tightly wrapped and chilled, making it the ultimate party dish or travel-friendly meal. Easy to slice and share, it's the perfect addition to your picnic basket or summer gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole round crusty bread loaf (sourdough or Italian)
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 8 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey
• 6 ounces thinly sliced salami
• 6 slices sliced provolone cheese
• 2 whole thinly sliced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onions
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 0.5 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 0.25 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the top third off the bread loaf horizontally and set it aside. Carefully hollow out the inside of the bottom portion of the bread, leaving a 1-inch thick shell.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to make the dressing.

Step 3

Spread a thin layer of the dressing evenly inside the bottom of the hollowed bread shell and on the cut side of the bread top.

Step 4

Start layering the sandwich: first, lay down the smoked turkey slices evenly across the bottom. Follow with a layer of salami, then a layer of provolone cheese.

Step 5

Add the sliced tomatoes, followed by the red onions, baby spinach leaves, roasted red peppers, and chopped kalamata olives. Distribute the layers evenly for balanced flavors.

Step 6

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the fillings for seasoning.

Step 7

Drizzle the remaining dressing evenly over the fillings.

Step 8

Carefully place the reserved top of the bread loaf back onto the sandwich, pressing gently to compress the layers slightly.

Step 9

Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours) to allow the flavors to meld and the sandwich to set.

Step 10

Before serving, unwrap the sandwich and slice it into wedges or thick slices. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1301.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3027.2

Total Fat 124.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 475.3mg	0%
Sodium 11998.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.9g
Protein 194.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1480.6mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 2379.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 37.5%