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Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich

A delicious blend of meats, cheeses, and a flavorful olive salad, perfect for picnics and parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Olive Salad

  • 1 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped Use high-quality olives for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), 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

Sandwich Base

  • 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
 

Prepare the Olive Salad

  • In a large bowl, mix together the green and black olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, capers, celery, and minced garlic.
  • Drizzle in the olive oil and red wine vinegar.
  • Sprinkle in the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
  • Let this sit for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.

Assemble the Sandwich

  • Cut the round Italian bread in half horizontally.
  • Scoop out some of the inner bread from each half to create space for the fillings.
  • On the bottom half, layer the thinly sliced mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon the olive salad mixture generously over the top.

Press and Serve

  • Place the top half of the bread back on and press down gently.
  • Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and place a heavy pan on top for about an hour.
  • Cut into wedges and serve.

Notes

The sandwich is best served cold or at room temperature. Consider adding Italian pickles on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
Keyword Italian Sandwich, Muffuletta, Olive Salad, Party Sandwich, Picnic Food
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