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Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich

The Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich: A hearty, flavorful sandwich packed with vibrant olive salad, Italian meats, and cheeses. Perfect for any meal, this easy-to-make recipe will quickly become a favorite. Enjoy the rich, melded flavors in every bite! Make it today and savor the deliciousness.


Ingredients

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For the Olive Salad:

  • 1 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Sandwich:

  • 1 large round Italian sesame seed bread (about 10 inches in diameter)
  • 4 oz. thinly sliced mortadella
  • 4 oz. thinly sliced salami
  • 4 oz. thinly sliced capicola
  • 4 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese
  • 4 oz. thinly sliced mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Olive Salad:

  • In a large bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, capers, celery, and garlic.
  • Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

2. Assemble the Sandwich:

  • Slice the round bread loaf in half horizontally. If the bread is very thick, remove some of the interior crumb to make room for the fillings.
  • Evenly spread half of the prepared olive salad over the bottom half of the bread.
  • Layer the mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, and mozzarella over the olive salad.
  • Spread the remaining half of the olive salad over the layered meats and cheeses.
  • Place the top half of the bread loaf over the fillings. Press down gently but firmly to compact the sandwich.

3. Press and Serve:

  • Wrap the assembled sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped sandwich under a heavy skillet or pan and press it for at least 30 minutes.
  • Unwrap the sandwich and use a sharp knife to cut it into wedges or slices. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, make the olive salad a day ahead.
  • If you don’t have a heavy skillet, use any weighted object to press the sandwich.
  • Authentic Italian sesame seed bread is recommended, but a sturdy round loaf will work as well.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg