Muffuletta W Kickin Olive Salad
Get ready to indulge in bold flavors with this Muffuletta with Kickin' Olive Salad, a classic Italian-inspired sandwich bursting with zesty ingredients and hearty layers. The star of the show is the vibrant olive salad, a tangy mix of green and black olives, roasted red peppers, pickled jalapeños, and capers, all seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and a splash of red wine vinegar and olive oil. Pile this flavorful spread onto a round Italian bread loaf, hollowed slightly to hold layers of deli meats like Genoa salami, ham, and mortadella, paired with creamy provolone and mozzarella cheeses. Optionally, add shredded lettuce for crunch. Let it rest for the ultimate melding of flavors, creating a rich, satisfying sandwich perfect for parties, picnics, or casual lunches. Easy to prepare and packed with Mediterranean flair, this Muffuletta is a celebration of bold contrasts and melt-in-your-mouth textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup Black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers, chopped
- 0.5 cup Pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches in diameter)
- 0.5 pound Sliced Genoa salami
- 0.5 pound Sliced ham
- 0.25 pound Sliced mortadella
- 0.25 pound Sliced provolone cheese
- 0.25 pound Sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, pickled jalapeños, capers, and minced garlic.
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the mixture and drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil.
Season the olive salad with salt and black pepper, then stir to combine. Let the olive salad marinate for at least 15 minutes while assembling the sandwich.
Slice the Italian bread loaf horizontally into two even halves. Scoop out some of the soft interior crumb to make room for the fillings, if needed.
Spread a generous amount of the prepared olive salad on the cut sides of both bread halves, pressing it into the bread with a spoon.
Layer the bottom half of the bread with the Genoa salami, followed by the ham, mortadella, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Optionally, add a layer of shredded lettuce for extra crunch.
Place the top half of the bread over the fillings to create the sandwich. Press down gently to compact it slightly.
Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and let it rest for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Unwrap the sandwich and slice it into wedges or quarters. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 292.3 g | 375% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.6 g | 473% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 583 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 19528 mg | 849% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 171.7 g | 343% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1900 mg | 146% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2178 mg | 46% | |
*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.
