Heart-Healthy Muffaletta Sandwich
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our *Heart-Healthy Muffaletta Sandwich*, a wholesome twist on the classic New Orleans favorite. This recipe features a whole-grain round bread loaf as the base, layered with reduced-fat provolone cheese, low-sodium salami, fresh spinach, and sweet roasted red peppers. But the real star is the homemade olive salad—packed with chopped Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, fresh basil, garlic, and a zingy dressing of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Designed to deliver bold and satisfying flavors while keeping your wellness in mind, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and makes for the perfect make-ahead lunch or picnic hero. Serve this sandwich sliced into wedges for an irresistible meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 Whole-grain round bread loaf
- 4 slices Reduced-fat provolone cheese
- 4 slices Low-sodium salami
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 0.25 cup Artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.125 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Slice the whole-grain loaf horizontally in half to create a top and bottom half.
To make the olive salad, in a medium bowl, combine chopped olives, artichoke hearts, olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
On the bottom half of the bread, layer the reduced-fat provolone cheese evenly.
Next, add a layer of low-sodium salami on top of the cheese.
Spread a generous amount of the olive salad mixture over the salami, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Top the olive salad with fresh spinach leaves followed by roasted red peppers.
Place the top half of the bread loaf back on top of the layers carefully.
Press down firmly to compress the sandwich slightly. The flavors will meld and the sandwich will hold together better once compressed.
Let the sandwich sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. For best results, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest for an hour in the refrigerator.
Slice into wedges to serve, yielding approximately 4 servings. Enjoy your heart-healthy Muffaletta sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 76.4 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 2995 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 68.2 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1020 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1218 mg | 26% | |
*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.
