New Orleans-Style Muffuletta
This New Orleans-Style Muffuletta is a flavorful sandwich featuring layers of Italian cured meats, cheeses, and a tangy olive salad, all nestled in a round Italian bread.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
1 cup Green Olives, pitted & chopped
½ cup Kalamata Olives, pitted & chopped
½ cup Celery, finely chopped
¼ cup Carrots, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Salt to taste
1 large Round Italian Bread (9-10 inches)
½ lb Provolone Cheese, thinly sliced
½ lb Swiss Cheese, thinly sliced
½ lb Genoa Salami, thinly sliced
½ lb Capicola, thinly sliced
½ lb Mortadella, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the green olives, Kalamata olives, celery, carrots, garlic, and parsley. In a separate bowl, mix red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Add to the olive mixture and stir. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours
- Cut the round Italian bread horizontally to create a top and bottom half
- Spread olive salad generously on both halves of the bread
- Layer provolone, then swiss cheese on the bottom half
- Add layers of Genoa salami, capicola, and mortadella
- Top with more olive salad
- Press the sandwich by placing the top half back on and weighting it down with something heavy for at least 1 hour
- Slice and serve
Notes
The longer the olive salad sits, the better the flavor.
Make-ahead for picnics or gatherings.
Find it online: https://onthatplate.com/new-orleans-style-muffuletta/