Description
This Muffuletta Sandwich recipe features a bold olive salad, layers of sliced deli meats and cheeses, and soft Italian sesame seed bread. A New Orleans classic perfect for parties, meal prep, or a satisfying lunch!
Ingredients
For the Olive Salad:
1 cup green olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup black olives, coarsely chopped
½ cup giardiniera, drained and chopped
¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
¼ cup capers, drained
½ cup celery, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Sandwich:
1 large round Italian sesame seed bread
4 oz. thinly sliced turkey mortadella
4 oz. thinly sliced turkey salami
4 oz. thinly sliced turkey capicola
4 oz. provolone cheese
4 oz. mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix olives, giardiniera, red peppers, capers, celery, and garlic.
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Stir in olive oil, vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
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Slice bread horizontally and hollow out some of the interior if needed.
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Spread half the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread.
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Layer meats: turkey mortadella, turkey salami, turkey capicola.
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Add cheeses: provolone followed by mozzarella.
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Top with remaining olive salad.
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Place top half of the bread on and press gently.
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Slice and serve, or wrap and refrigerate to serve later
Notes
- Olive salad can be made days ahead.
- The sandwich tastes better after marinating for a few hours.
- Slice into wedges for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 1–8 hours (for best flavor)
- Category: sandwich
- Method: No-cook, assemble
- Cuisine: New Orleans, Italian-American
