Description
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich recipe. Layers of deli meats and cheeses are stacked onto a hearty loaf of bread, along with a vibrant olive salad, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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For the Olive Salad:
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup pepperoncini, sliced
- ¼ cup capers, rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sandwich:
- 1 large round Italian loaf or muffuletta bread (about 10 inches)
- 4 ounces mortadella, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces Genoa salami, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces capicola, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Olive Salad: In a medium bowl, combine green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, capers, garlic, parsley, olive oil, vinegar, and black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Slice the loaf of bread, hollow it out slightly, spread the olive salad on the bottom half, layer meats and cheeses, and top with the other half of the bread. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Slice into wedges and enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- This sandwich tastes best when made ahead, allowing the flavors to meld.
- You can customize the meats and cheeses to your preference while keeping the Italian essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1380mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
