Muffuletta Dressing
Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this homemade muffuletta dressing is the ultimate condiment for transforming sandwiches, salads, and appetizers into something truly spectacular. A vibrant blend of pitted green and Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and pickled banana peppers forms the base, while the addition of capers, garlic, fresh parsley, and aromatic oregano brings depth and complexity. The dressing is finished with tangy red wine vinegar and rich olive oil, creating a perfectly balanced, chunky spread that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for the iconic muffuletta sandwich or as a zesty topping for your favorite dishes, this quick and easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and can be stored for up to a week, making it irresistible and convenient.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pitted green olives
- 1 cup Pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers
- 0.5 cup Pickled banana peppers
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the green olives, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, capers, and garlic cloves. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add the parsley, red wine vinegar, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pulse a few more times to incorporate the ingredients.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is combined but still slightly chunky. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Let it sit for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Use as a sandwich spread (particularly for a muffuletta sandwich), salad topping, or dip. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.8 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7236 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 889 mg | 19% | |
*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.
