PICNIC LOAF
Ingredients
- large round loaf of bread (rustic cob)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 handful salad leaves
- 4 slices mature cheddar
- 4 slices salami
- 4 slices ham
- small handful fresh basil
- shredded
- 400g/14oz cherry tomatoes
- quartered
Directions
- Slice the loaf into three horizontal slices of the same width.
- Put the top slice to one side. Brush the other two pieces of bread with a little of the oil.
- Top each slice of oiled bread with a handful of salad leaves
- the cheddar
- salami and ham. Sprinkle over the basil and tomatoes and season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Put the loaf back together by placing the two covered slices of bread on top of each other. Put the top piece back on like a lid. Wrap the loaf tightly in cling film.
- Put the loaf in the fridge
- top with a large dinner plate and place a couple of tins on top to weigh it down. Chill for 1-2 hours.
- To serve
- cut the loaf into wedges.

