Classic New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich
The Muffuletta Sandwich is layered with meats, cheeses, and olive salad.Its flavors improve as it rests and melds together.Hearty, bold, and shareable, it’s a New Orleans classic.Perfect for lunch or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Olive Salad:
- 1 cup green olives, chopped
- ½ cup black olives, chopped
- ¼ cup giardiniera, chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Black pepper to taste
For the Sandwich:
- 1 large round muffuletta or sesame bread loaf
- 6 slices mortadella
- 6 slices salami
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all olive salad ingredients. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Slice the bread horizontally and hollow slightly if needed.
- Spread half of the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread.
- Layer mortadella, salami, ham, provolone, and mozzarella evenly.
- Top with remaining olive salad and close the sandwich.
- Press gently, wrap tightly, and let rest for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Slice into wedges and serve.
Notes
- Resting the sandwich enhances flavour.
- Authentic muffuletta uses sesame bread.
- Olive salad is the star ingredient.
- Serve at room temperature for best taste.
- Often large enough to share.