Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe

Name: Muffuletta Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf muffuletta bread (round 10 inch loaf) or 1 loaf sesame topped Italian bread (round 10 inch loaf); 1/4 lb mortadella, thin sliced; 1/4 lb cappicola ham, thin sliced; 1/4 lb hard genoa salami, thin sliced; 1/4 lb provolone cheese, thin sliced; 1/4 lb or 1/4 lb emmenthaler cheese, thin sliced; olive salad (use 1 cup for sandwich); 1 1/2 cups green olives, Pitted; 1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup black olives, pitted; 1 cup pickled vegetables; 1 tablespoon capers; fresh garlic clove, thinly sliced; 1/8 cup celery, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup roasted red pepper; 1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt, to taste, salt may not be necessary (optional); fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 loaf muffuletta bread (round 10 inch loaf) or 1 loaf sesame topped Italian bread (round 10 inch loaf)
1/4 lb mortadella, thin sliced
1/4 lb cappicola ham, thin sliced
1/4 lb hard genoa salami, thin sliced
1/4 lb provolone cheese, thin sliced
1/4 lb or 1/4 lb emmenthaler cheese, thin sliced
olive salad (use 1 cup for sandwich)
1 1/2 cups green olives, Pitted
1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup black olives, pitted
1 cup pickled vegetables
1 tablespoon capers
fresh garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/8 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup roasted red pepper
1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste, salt may not be necessary (optional)
fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
To Make the SANDWICH.
2
Split a muffoletta loaf or a round loaf of Italian bread horizontally. Remove some of the center soft bread.
3
Spread each half with equal parts of olive salad/oil.
4
Place meats and cheeses evenly on bottom half and cover with top half of bread.
5
Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Cut in quarters for huge sandwiches, or eighths for more manageable sections.
6
To Make the OLIVE SALAD.
7
To pit the olives crush each olive on a cutting board with your hand or use the end of a funnel.
8
Combine all ingredients except oil in processor. Pulse 4-5 times. You want this to be coarse chopped.
9
Add olive oil. Put into a bowl or jar, cover and let the flavors marry for about one week.

1231

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf muffuletta bread (round 10 inch loaf) or 1 loaf sesame topped Italian bread (round 10 inch loaf), 1/4 lb mortadella, thin sliced, 1/4 lb cappicola ham, thin sliced, 1/4 lb hard genoa salami, thin sliced, and more.

Yes, Muffuletta Sandwich 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Muffuletta Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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