Salami, Capicola, and Smoked Provolone Panini

If you don't own a Panini press, use a cast iron skillet to press it down.
(serves 4)

3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained - 1 T. oil reserved
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 T. red wine vinegar
1 t. dried oregano
8 slices thick-cut crusty bread
3/4 lb. thinly sliced Deli provolone
1/2 lb. thinly sliced Deli salami
1/2 lb. thinly sliced Deli hot or mild* capiocola

Pulse tomatoes, reserved oil olives, basil, vinegar, and oregano in food processor until finely chopped. Spread tomato mixture evenly on 1 side of each slice of bread. Layer half of cheese on 4 slices of bread, then top with salami, capiocola, and remaining cheese. Arrange remaining bread, tomato-side down, over cheese. Heat grill pan over med. heat for 1 min. Place 2 sammies in Panini press. Cook until golden brown and chees is melted, 4-6 mins. per side. Transfer to a wire rack and repeat with remaining sammies.

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