Italian Sandwich Salad Recipe 435

Steps:

• * Cook pasta, drain and cool * Cut ham, cheese, green pepper, tomato and pickles. * Add black olives and cooled pasta. * Mix together. * Add italian dressing and mix until well coated. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ** Note: It is important to use SOUR pickles (not dill) and COOPER SHARP cheese to get the taste of a "REAL" amato's italian sandwich... trust me, you won't be disappointed! ********************************************************************** ** This maks a really large salad... perfect for a big crowd.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, toss the giardiniera in a large bowl with the basil, olives, peppers, romaine, mortadella, prosciutto, capicola, salami, provolone and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Drizzle with the giardiniera brine and toss. Let sit about 20 minutes to let the flavors combine.
• Add the croutons to the salad and toss. Divide among bowls.

Steps:

• Cook pasta and set aside.
• Place onions, dill pickles, olives, water chestnuts, chives and peppers in a bowl.
• Add oil, vinegar and spices.
• Marinate for 15-20 minutes or so.
• Add pasta,tomatoes, meat and cheese and toss lightly.
• Serve cold.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add mayonnaise and pepper; toss to coat., Spoon 1/2 cup salad onto two bread slices; top with lettuce and remaining bread.