LAYERED PICNIC LOAVES

Layered Picnic Loaves image

Provided by Linda Thomas

Categories Breads

Time 20m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 loaves unsliced Italian bread (1 lb. each)
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided
1/2 lb deli roast beef
3/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese
16 fresh basil leaves
3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 lb thinly sliced salami
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 (10 ounce) package ready-to-serve salad greens
1/2 lb roasted deli chicken
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cut loaves in half horizontally and hollow out tops and bottoms, leaving 1/2" of bread in shells. Discard removed bread.
Combine oil and garlic; brush inside bread shells.
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
Layer bottom of each loaf with a fourth of the roast beef, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, salami, artichokes, salad greens, chicken and onion. Repeat layers.
Season with salt, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and drizzle with remaining oil mixture if desired.
Replace bread tops; wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 39.5, Sodium 668, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 13.7