Easy Spicy Muffuletta
Bring bold, zesty flavors to your table with this Easy Spicy Muffuletta, a no-fuss twist on the classic New Orleans sandwich. Packed with layers of thinly sliced Genoa salami, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella, this hearty sandwich gets its signature flair from a vibrant olive salad loaded with green and black olives, pickled vegetables, capers, and a spicy kick from red pepper flakes. Housed in a rustic or round Italian loaf, the fillings are perfectly balanced by a tangy blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic. The sandwich is assembled, tightly wrapped, and left to chill, allowing the bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors to meld beautifully. Ideal for parties, picnics, or an easy make-ahead meal, this muffuletta is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing culinary delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 round Italian loaf (or rustic bread)
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup pickled vegetables (like giardiniera), chopped
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 0.5 pound Genoa salami, thinly sliced
- 0.5 pound mortadella, thinly sliced
- 0.25 pound provolone cheese, thinly sliced
- 0.25 pound mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a medium bowl, prepare the olive salad by combining the green and black olives, pickled vegetables, capers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine. Cover and let sit for at least 15 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator) to allow the flavors to meld.
Cut the round Italian loaf horizontally in half. Scoop out some of the bread's interior to create space for the sandwich fillings on both the top and bottom halves.
Spread a generous layer of the olive salad mixture evenly onto the cut side of both the top and bottom halves of the bread.
Layer the meats and cheeses onto the bottom half of the bread in the following order: Genoa salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
Place the top half of the bread over the layered fillings to form the sandwich.
Tightly wrap the entire sandwich in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For an even better taste, refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and cut it into wedges or slices. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delicious, spicy treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 377.3 g | 484% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.0 g | 580% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 17463 mg | 759% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 136.6 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2180 mg | 168% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1730 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
