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Directions for: Mediterranean Paninis with Olive Salad

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) chopped pimento-stuffed green olives

cup (125 mL) diced red onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp (15 mL) red or white wine vinegar

tsp (1 mL) pepper

1 loaf (about 1 lb/ 500g) focaccia

1 cup (250 mL) Black Diamond Italiano Shredded Cheese

5 oz (150 g) each deli-sliced turkey, Black Forest ham and salami

2 tomatoes, sliced

1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Olive Salad: In a bowl, combine olives, onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and pepper.

2. Cut focaccia into 4 pieces; cut each in half to open. Spread olive salad over cut sides of bread. Layer bottoms with cheese, turkey, ham, salami, basil and tomatoes. Sandwich with tops.

3. Cook in a greased panini press on medium heat until bread is crispy and golden, about 5 minutes.

4. Tip: No panini press? Toast in greased skillet over medium heat, pressing down on top with a weighted lid (a cast iron skillet works well) and turning once. For extra zing, add a pinch of hot pepper flakes and a spoonful of drained chopped capers to olive salad.

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