The Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this Classic Muffuletta Sandwich recipe. Layers of meats, cheeses, and a zesty olive salad are packed into a round sesame seed bread for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Olive Salad:
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sandwich:
- 1 large round Italian sesame seed bread (about 10 inches in diameter)
- 4 oz. thinly sliced mortadella
- 4 oz. thinly sliced salami
- 4 oz. thinly sliced capicola
- 4 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese
- 4 oz. thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Olive Salad: In a large bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, capers, celery, and garlic. Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Slice the round bread loaf in half horizontally. Evenly spread half of the prepared olive salad over the bottom half of the bread. Layer the mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, and mozzarella over the olive salad. Spread the remaining half of the olive salad over the meats and cheeses. Place the top half of the bread loaf over the fillings. Press down gently but firmly to compact the sandwich.
- Press and Serve: Wrap the assembled sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped sandwich under a heavy skillet or pan and press it for at least 30 minutes. Unwrap the sandwich and cut it into wedges or slices. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1600mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Muffuletta, Sandwich, Italian, Olive Salad, Mortadella, Salami, Capicola, Provolone, Mozzarella
