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Antipasto salad at its best – as a hand held snack sandwich. Perfect for tailgating, pot lucks, baby showers, game nights, family get togethers…

ANTIPASTO SQUARES

non-stick cooking spray
2 (8 ounce) tubes crescent dough (non-perforated if you can find them)
1/2 pound thin sliced tavern ham
1/4 pound sliced pepperoni
1/4 pound slice salami
1/2 pound sliced provolone
1/4 pound sliced mozzarella
1 cup WELL drained sliced pepperoncinis and/or banana peppers
1/2 cup WELL drained and chopped marinated artichokes
4 ounce can WELL drained sliced olives
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons FRESH grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon FRESH chopped oregano
1 tablespoon FRESH chopped basil

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Grease a 9×13 baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Roll out one can of crescents on prepared baking sheet, gently stretching into a rectangle.
• Layer in the following order ~ pepperoni, provolone, salami, mozzarella, ham, olives, artichokes and pepperoncinis.
• Sprinkle with half of the FRESH chopped herbs followed by the 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
• Unroll remaining tube of crescent dough and place on top.
• Pinch together seams to seal.
• Whisk together the oil and remaining herbs.
• Brush oil mixture all over top of crescent dough, then sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake until dough is golden and cooked through, about 35 minutes. (If dough is browning too quickly, cover with foil.)
• Let cool at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares.

NOTE: Keep in mind that draining everything exceptionally well and HOW you layer this recipe makes a difference in the outcome. If there is too much moisture the squares can be too soggy.