Saturday, March 1, 2014

Mini Muffulettas

We have a great Mardi Gras parade that started a few years ago. The parade has grown and turned into a fun event for our city. We're so lucky to have a town that is open to new traditions and helps build them up. In honor of mardi gras, I was thinking of a few New Orleans/Cajun faves to share this week!

Olive Salad
10-oz. jar pimiento stuffed green olives, drained and finely chopped
2 4-1/4 oz.cans chopped black olives
2T. balsamic vinegar
1T. red wine vinegar
1T. olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1 t. dried basil
1 t. dried oregano

Mix all; set aside.

6 crusty french rolls, split
1/2 lb. sliced salami
1/4 lb. sliced provolone cheese
1/2 lb. sliced ham
1/4 lb. sliced mozzarella cheese

Hollow out rolls leaving 3/4" shell. Spread olive salad on top and bottom of rolls.  On roll bottoms, layer salami,provolone, ham and mozzarella.  Replace tops. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.  Chill overnight.  Cut into wedges and secure with toothpicks.



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