Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe

Name: Muffuletta Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup each pitted green and black olives, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon tiny capers; 1/3 cup diced (1/4 inch) roasted red bell pepper; 1/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) celery, with leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 round peasant bread (about 7 inches in diameter, 5 inches high), halved crosswise, insides pulled out; 4 ounces each thinly sliced Genoa salami and mortadella (found in the deli section); 4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup each pitted green and black olives, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon tiny capers
1/3 cup diced (1/4 inch) roasted red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) celery, with leaves
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 round peasant bread (about 7 inches in diameter, 5 inches high), halved crosswise, insides pulled out
4 ounces each thinly sliced Genoa salami and mortadella (found in the deli section)
4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese

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Prepare the Olive Salad ahead of time: Combine all the ingredients and set aside in the refrigerator for 4 hours or longer.
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Assemble the sandwich: Spread half of the Olive Salad on the bottom half of the bread.
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Layer with salami, provolone and mortadella, then top with the remaining Olive Salad.
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Cover with the top of the bread, press down and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and let stand for 1 hour.
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Unwrap, cut into 6 wedges using a serrated knife, then wrap them for the road.
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Be sure to hollow out the bread so the salad can fit inside.
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Doing so also cuts carbs and calories.

217

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup each pitted green and black olives, coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon tiny capers, 1/3 cup diced (1/4 inch) roasted red bell pepper, 1/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) celery, with leaves, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Muffuletta Sandwich

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