Hoagie Picnic Lunch

Posted on December 14th, 2010 by California Olives

Whenever I’m in charge of packing up the picnic lunch, I keep it simple, but satisfying. We tote a few loaves of Italian or French bread (sliced lengthwise in half), an assortment of sandwich meats and cheeses and a container of my favorite California Ripe Olive Hoagie Topping which marinates in its own juices as we head to our site. The gang always seems to relish in the variety (silly pun intended), while tearing off pieces of bread and filling up mini sandwiches with a little of this a little of that and more California Ripe Olives for everyone.

California Ripe Olive Hoagie Topping

  • 1 medium Cucumber, peeled, quartered and sliced
  • 1 small Red onion, sliced
  • 1 (2.25 oz.) can California Black Ripe Olives, sliced
  • 1/3 cup Pepperoncini, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano, Dried
  • salt and pepper to taste
Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Place on top of a well-stuffed sandwich. Makes 3 cups...Enough for 4-6 hearty hoagies.