Muffuletta Salad Recipe

Name: Muffuletta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the croutons; 1/4 lb day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large pinch salt; For the dressing; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons pepperoncini peppers, minced; 2 small garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced; 1/4 cup pimento-sliced olive, sliced; For the salad; 2 heads romaine lettuce, cored and chopped; 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed (or bocconcini 1 1/2 cups); 1/4 lb mortadella, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup); 1/4 lb ham, thinly sliced, cut into 1-inch pieces (deli ham - 1 cup); 1/4 lb genoa salami, thinly sliced, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup); 3 ounces provolone cheese, sliced, cut into 1-inch pieces (2/3 cup)

Servings: persons

For the croutons
1/4 lb day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large pinch salt
For the dressing
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons pepperoncini peppers, minced
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup pimento-sliced olive, sliced
For the salad
2 heads romaine lettuce, cored and chopped
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed (or bocconcini 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 lb mortadella, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
1/4 lb ham, thinly sliced, cut into 1-inch pieces (deli ham - 1 cup)
1/4 lb genoa salami, thinly sliced, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
3 ounces provolone cheese, sliced, cut into 1-inch pieces (2/3 cup)

1
To make the croutons, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes with the olive oil and salt. spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Toast, tossing occasionally until golden, about 15 minutes.
2
To make the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, pickled peppers, garlic, salt and black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, kalamata olives and pimento olives.
3
To make the salad, toss romaine with the mozzarella or bocconcini, mortadella, ham, salami, provolone and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine well.
4
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the croutons, 1/4 lb day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Muffuletta Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Muffuletta Salad

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