Italian Sandwiches With Olive Tapenade

Italian Sandwich

This is one of my favorite lunches, and the perfect thing to take out to a picnic or eat at home for a casual meal. These Italian sandwiches are loaded with thin-sliced salami and thick slices of mozzarella cheese, then topped with an easy yummy olive tapenade spread (which is amazing if you have never tried it!) and arugula lettuce.

Which Bread to Use with the Italian Sandwich

One thing that’s vital to a great sandwich is to choose the right kind of bread to hold all those yummy ingredients. There are a lot of good options out there, but something freshly baked from a local baker is always better than a bagged version. Ciabatta or a rustic Italian loaf works well, but we especially love eating it on toasted baguette bread. Please don’t make this on a soft bread or it will be soggy and won’t taste nearly as good!

Olive Tapenade

Making an olive tapenade certainly sounds fancy, but I promise you, it’s oh-so-easy. Plus, this spread will take your Italian sandwich to the next level in the best way! To make the tapenade, finely chop pitted olives. Then mix in some balsamic vinegar. That’s it! It’s totally simple but you’ll make this recipe again and again. One note: if you are making the Italian sandwiches to go out rather than eat immediately, pack the tapenade separately, then spread it on the Italian sandwich right before you eat. Read Next: Easy Lunch Ideas

Italian Sandwiches With Olive Tapenade