Description
The Classic Italian Muffuletta is a hearty sandwich layered with a flavorful olive salad, assorted meats, and cheeses, all packed within a round Italian loaf. This iconic sandwich originated in New Orleans and is a perfect blend of Italian and American flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 large round Italian loaf or boule (about 10 inches)
Olive Salad:
- 1/2 cup (120 g) green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 g) black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 g) roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fillings:
- 4 ounces (115 g) sliced provolone cheese
- 4 ounces (115 g) sliced mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces (115 g) sliced mortadella
- 4 ounces (115 g) sliced salami
- 4 ounces (115 g) sliced ham
- 4 ounces (115 g) sliced capicola
Instructions
- Cut the bread: Slice the loaf horizontally and hollow out some of the soft interior.
- Make olive salad: Combine olives, peppers, capers, oil, vinegar, oregano, and pepper. Spread half on bread.
- Layer fillings: Add cheeses, meats, and remaining salad. Top with bread.
- Chill and serve: Wrap, refrigerate for 1 hour, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- This sandwich tastes better when made in advance as the flavors meld over time.
- For extra kick, consider adding pickled jalapeños or banana peppers to the olive salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American, New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1980 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
