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Muffuletta Sandwich

Delicious Muffuletta Sandwich That Will Impress Your Friends

This Muffuletta Sandwich combines layers of melted mozzarella, savory meats, and a zesty olive salad for an irresistible lunch treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: New Orleans
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Olive Salad
  • 1 cup large pimento-stuffed olives
  • 1 cup pitted black olives
  • 1 cup giardiniera
  • 1 cup marinated roasted red peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
For the Sandwich
  • 1 9-inch round Italian bread loaf (sesame-seeded)
  • 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1/2 pound Genoa salami or pepperoni thinly sliced
  • 1 cup provolone cheese sliced
  • 1/2 pound mortadella or deli ham sliced
  • 1/2 pound capicola, coppa, or prosciutto sliced
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 cup pickled pepperoncini
  • 1 bag potato chips (like Zapp’s)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

How to Make Muffuletta Sandwich
  1. In a bowl, combine large pimento-stuffed olives, pitted black olives, giardiniera, marinated roasted red peppers, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, black pepper, and celery salt. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  2. Take your Italian bread loaf and slice it in half horizontally, ensuring both halves are ready to be filled with deliciousness.
  3. Start with the bottom half of the bread. Lay down slices of mozzarella cheese, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, mortadella or deli ham, and capicola, creating a beautiful and hearty base.
  4. Spoon the prepared olive salad mixture generously over the layered cheeses and meats, spreading it evenly so every bite is packed with flavor.
  5. Place the other half of the bread on top and press down gently. This will help meld the flavors together beautifully.
  6. Cut the sandwich into wedges, serving each piece with optional pickled pepperoncini and crispy potato chips for a delightful crunch if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow the sandwich to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing to help the flavors meld together beautifully.

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