Savor the Flavor of an Authentic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich
Indulge in a delicious Italian Muffuletta Sandwich, a perfect blend of savory meats and briny olive salad.
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Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 550kcal
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- serrated knife
- Mixing bowl
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 loaf Muffuletta bread round and crusty
For the Meats
- 1 pound Assorted meats (salami, ham, mortadella) choose quality deli meats
For the Cheeses
- 4 slices Provolone cheese sliced
- 4 slices Mozzarella cheese sliced
For the Olive Salad
- 1 cup Olives chopped, mixed types for complexity
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Slice the Bread. Carefully slice the Muffuletta bread in half horizontally.
- Prepare the Olive Salad. Combine chopped olives, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Layer the Meats. Layer your assorted meats over the bottom half of the bread.
- Add the Cheeses. Layer provolone and mozzarella cheeses over the meats.
- Spread the Olive Salad. Spoon olive salad over the cheese layers evenly.
- Assemble the Sandwich. Place the top half of the bread over the fillings and press lightly.
- Wrap and Refrigerate. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Slice and Serve. Carefully slice into wedges and serve.
Notes
Use the freshest ingredients for best results and allow chilling for optimal flavor melding.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 3mg