Muffuletta Sandwich
Transport your taste buds straight to the heart of New Orleans with this vibrant Muffuletta Sandwich recipe, a true classic of Sicilian-American cuisine. Built on a hearty round Sicilian bread loaf, this sandwich is layered with a medley of savory meats like salami, capicola ham, and mortadella, alongside creamy provolone cheese. The star of the show, however, is the zesty Italian olive salad—a tangy mixture of chopped olives, olive oil, garlic, red wine vinegar, and seasonings—that infuses the sandwich with bold, briny flavors. Wrapped and rested to let the flavors meld together, this Muffuletta is perfect for a picnic, party, or satisfying lunch. Simple to prepare and packed with irresistible Mediterranean flavor, it truly captures the essence of Louisiana culinary tradition. Serve at room temperature or lightly warmed for an unforgettable dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Round Sicilian bread
- 4 ounces Provolone cheese
- 4 ounces Hard salami
- 4 ounces Capicola ham
- 4 ounces Mortadella
- 2 cups Italian olive salad
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Firstly, prepare the olive salad. Mince the garlic clove finely.
In a medium bowl, combine the Italian olive salad, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Cut the round Sicilian bread loaf horizontally in half, creating a top and bottom piece.
Spread about half of the olive salad mixture evenly over the bottom half of the bread.
Layer the provolone cheese slices evenly over the olive salad.
Continue by layering the slices of hard salami, capicola ham, and mortadella over the provolone cheese.
Spread the remaining half of the olive salad mixture over the cold cuts.
Place the top half of the bread loaf over the layered ingredients, pressing down gently.
Wrap the assembled muffuletta sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to an hour. This resting period helps the flavors to combine and soak into the bread.
Before serving, unwrap the sandwich and cut it into wedges. Serve at room temperature or heat it briefly in a preheated oven if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3739 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.6 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.7 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 343 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 11790 mg | 513% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.1 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 138.8 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1840 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 1705 mg | 36% | |
*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.
