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Easy Muffuletta sandwich featuring New Orleans olive salad with layers of meats and cheeses.

Muffuletta Sandwich

A bold, tangy sandwich featuring flavorful olive salad, layers of cheese and meats on a sturdy round loaf, perfect for gatherings or picnics.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Party Food
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffuletta Olive Salad
  • 1 cup Green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives or any dark olives, chopped
  • 1 cup Giardiniera, chopped (pickled mixed vegetables)
  • 1 cup Roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Capers (optional) Rinse if you want to reduce saltiness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar or a splash of pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 1 loaf Round sesame loaf (or any sturdy round bread) Can substitute with other sturdy bread.
  • 8 oz Provolone cheese, sliced Substitute with mozzarella if preferred.
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 4 oz Salami, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Mortadella, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Ham, thinly sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Olive Salad
  1. In a bowl, combine green olives, kalamata olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, capers, garlic, and parsley.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then add oregano and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Let the olive salad sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Assemble the Sandwich
  1. Slice the round loaf horizontally, hollowing out some interior to make room for fillings.
  2. Spread a generous layer of the Muffuletta Olive Salad on the bottom half of the bread.
  3. Layer provolone and mozzarella slices over the olive salad.
  4. Add thin slices of salami, mortadella, and ham on top.
  5. Spoon more olive salad on top of the meats.
  6. Replace the top half of the bread, wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap.
  7. Place a sheet pan on top with something heavy (like a skillet) for 15 to 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a couple of hours for best results.

Notes

Muffuletta sandwiches taste even better after they have sat for a while, allowing the flavors to meld into the bread. This dish is perfect for sharing at parties and picnics.