Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with the Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich. This iconic sandwich combines layers of savory meats, tangy provolone cheese, and a zesty olive salad, all nestled in a crusty round loaf. Perfect for picnics, game days, or family gatherings, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round loaf sesame or poppy seed bread
- 4 oz capicola, thinly sliced
- 4 oz mortadella, thinly sliced
- 4 oz Genoa salami, thinly sliced
- 4 oz sharp provolone cheese, sliced
- 1 cup olive salad (mixed green and black olives, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the bread horizontally to create two halves.
- In a bowl, mix together chopped olives, minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes to make the olive salad.
- Layer capicola on one half of the bread followed by mortadella and salami. Top with slices of provolone cheese.
- Generously spoon the olive salad over the cheese layer and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place the top half of the bread back on and press down gently.
- Wrap tightly in parchment paper or foil and let rest for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg