Description
The Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich is a hearty and flavorful sandwich packed with layers of cured meats, cheeses, and a delicious olive salad, perfect for picnics or lunch.
Ingredients
1 cup green olives
pitted and coarsely chopped
1 cup black olives
pitted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup giardiniera
drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup roasted red peppers
chopped
1/4 cup capers
drained
1/2 cup celery
finely chopped
3 cloves garlic
minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
to taste
1 large round Italian sesame seed bread (about 10 inches in diameter)
4 oz. thinly sliced mortadella
4 oz. thinly sliced salami
4 oz. thinly sliced capicola
4 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese
4 oz. thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, capers, celery, and garlic.
- Pour in the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, then add the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix well and let the olive salad marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the Italian sesame seed bread in half horizontally.
- Layer the cured meats (mortadella, salami, capicola) on the bottom half of the bread.
- Add the sliced cheeses (provolone and mozzarella) on top of the meats.
- Spread a generous amount of the olive salad on top of the cheeses, then place the top half of the bread on.
- Press down firmly and wrap the sandwich in parchment paper or foil. Let it rest for about an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
Notes
For best results, prepare the olive salad a day in advance to let the flavors develop further.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe, Italian sandwich, olive salad, cured meats, provolone cheese