Open-Faced Muffuletta Sandwiches with Tapenade & Tomato Cucumber Salad

[Sincerely-Food-Chef]

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 small bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• ½ (8 oz) block mozzarella cheese
• 16 slices prosciutto
• 12 sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed
• 8 slices whole grain bread
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• black pepper
• crushed red pepper
• extra virgin olive oil
• Italian seasoning
• mayonnaise
• pure maple syrup
• red wine vinegar
• salt

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the fresh produce.
   • 1 small bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
   • 1 English cucumber
   • 1 pint grape tomatoes
   • 1 yellow bell pepper
2. Shave leaves off the stems of the parsley; discard the stems and mince the leaves. Place in a medium bowl.
3. Finely chop the olives and sun-dried tomatoes; add to the bowl with the parsley.
   • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
   • 12 sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed
4. Peel and mince garlic; add to the bowl with the olives along with oil and spices. Stir to combine the tapenade.
   • 2 cloves garlic
   • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
   • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
   • ⅛ tsp black pepper
   • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
5. Add vinegar, oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl; whisk to combine the dressing.
   • 4 tsp red wine vinegar
   • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
   • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
   • ½ tsp salt
   • ¼ tsp black pepper
6. Trim off the ends of the cucumber; slice crosswise into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl with the dressing.
7. Halve the tomatoes and add to the salad bowl; stir to combine.
8. Trim and thinly slice the bell pepper into rounds.
9. Thinly slice cheese.
   • ½ (8 oz) block mozzarella cheese
10. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and vinegar; stir to combine.
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
11. Spread mayo over the bread and layer with cheese, prosciutto, bell pepper, and tapenade.
    • 8 slices whole grain bread
    • 16 slices prosciutto
12. To serve, divide salad and sandwiches between plates. Enjoy!