Lucero Style Muffuletta Panini

In honor of Mardi Gras!

Ingredients

• Lucero Green Olive Tapenade
• 2 (7 1/2-by-3-inch) pieces of focaccia bread, halved lengthwise
• 4 ounces sliced mortadella
• 2 1/2 ounces sliced hot soppressata
• 2 ounces sliced Genoa salami
• 2 ounces sliced Italian Ham
• 2 ounces sliced provolone cheese
• 2 ounces sliced mozzarella  cheese
• 1/4 pound arugula
• 1 tablespoon Lucero Ascolano Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Lucero Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Coarse salt

Directions

1. Preheat a Panini press to high heat. Spread Lucero Green Olive Tapenade over cut sides of bread.
2. On one half of each piece of focaccia, layer 2 ounces mortadella, 1 1/4 ounces soppressata, 1 ounce salami, 1 ounce ham, 1 ounce provolone cheese and 1 ounce mozzarella cheese. Place second half of bread over meats and cheeses and transfer to panini press. Press until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, place arugula in a medium bowl. Drizzle with the Lucero Ascolano Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lucero Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and lemon juice; season with salt and toss to combine.
4. Remove sandwiches from press and cut each in half. Serve immediately with arugula.