Cherry Forever

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MILE-HIGH MUFFULETTA

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

• 1-1/2 cups dried tart red cherries

• ¾ cup chopped red onion

• ¾ cup red wine vinegar

• 5 cups finely shredded savoy, napa, or green cabbage

• ½ to ¾ cup light mayonnaise

• 1 12-inch loaf Italian flatbread (focaccia)

• 1 pound thinly sliced, cooked, ham, turkey, and/or turkey ham

In a medium skillet heat oil. Cook cherries and onion in hot oil about 5 minutes or until just softened, stirring often. Stir in vinegar; set mixture aside. In a medium bowl combine shredded cabbage and mayonnaise; cover and set aside.

Using a long, serrated knife carefully split the flatbread horizontally. Spoon cherry relish on the bottom slice of the bread. Layer the meat on top of the relish. Spoon cabbage mixture on top of the meat. Cover with the top half of the bread. Cut into wedges before serving.