Muffuletta Sandwich
Muffuletta Sandwiches are big, bold, and packed with a ton of flavor. Layers of savory Italian meats, creamy provolone cheese, and a tangy olive salad are stacked onto sturdy bread to create one of the most satisfying sandwiches you can make. This classic sandwich is perfect for feeding a crowd and is ideal for picnics, pool days, tailgates, backyard gatherings, and meal prep lunches.
Muffuletta Sandwich
The combination of salty meats, briny olives, roasted peppers, and cheese creates a balanced sandwich that tastes even better after it sits for a little while. After the sandwich rests, the olive salad soaks into the bread, creating a rich and flavorful bite from edge to edge. It is one of those recipes that requires very little cooking but delivers big flavor.
Ingredients Needed to make a Muffuletta Sandwich~
Olive Salad~
- 3/4 cup of pitted olives
- 1/2 cup giardiniera
- 1/4 cup chopped Roasted Red Peppers
- Hot peppers or pickled Jalapenos, to taste
- 1 tsp of dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
Sandwich~
- 1 large muffuletta-style roll or a sturdy bread like sesame focaccia bread
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced mortadella
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced salami
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
Notes for Success~
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- As a Main Lunch– Pair the sandwich with a Kale Salad, Greek Salad, or a simple bowl of Italian Wedding Soup for a filling and satisfying lunch.
- For Entertaining- Arrange sandwich wedges on a large platter and serve as part of a casual party spread with other sandwiches like a Spicy Pesto Prosciutto.
- Make Ahead Meal Prep- Prepare the sandwich several hours ahead of time and keep it wrapped in the refrigerator. The flavors continue to develop, making it even more delicious. Serve with pickles, marinated vegetables, and a variety of chips for an easy game day meal everyone will enjoy.
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Muffuletta Sandwich
Ingredients
Olive Salad
- 3/4 cup pitted olives
- 1/2 cup giardiniera
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- Hot peppers or pickled jalapenos to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Sandwich
- 1 large muffuletta style roll or sesame focaccia bread
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced mortadella
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced salami
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, and hot peppers until finely chopped but not pureed. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the oregano, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.3/4 cup pitted olives, 1/2 cup giardiniera, 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers, Hot peppers or pickled jalapenos, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 garlic clove, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Slice the bread in half horizontally. Spread half of the olive salad evenly over the bottom half of the bread.1 large muffuletta style roll or sesame focaccia bread
- Layer the mortadella, salami, prosciutto, and provolone cheese over the olive salad.1/3 pound thinly sliced mortadella, 1/3 pound thinly sliced salami, 1/3 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, 1/3 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
- Spoon the remaining olive salad over the cheese and spread evenly. Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich and gently press down.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Let the sandwich rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the bread to absorb some of the olive salad.
- Slice into wedges and serve.
Notes
- Use a sturdy loaf of bread that can hold up to the olive salad and meats.
- Allow the sandwich to rest before serving. This step makes a huge difference in flavor.
- Finely chop the olive salad for even distribution throughout the sandwich.
- Adjust the amount of hot peppers depending on your preferred spice level.
Make the olive salad a day ahead for even deeper flavor.
