Muffaletta Sandwich! 🥪

[Nutellah_]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a delicious recipe for a classic Muffaletta sandwich! This New Orleans favorite is packed with flavorful meats, cheeses, and a tangy olive salad. Perfect for sharing!

Ingredients:

For the Olive Salad:
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• 1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup pickled cauliflower, chopped
• 1/4 cup pickled carrots, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sandwich:

• 1 large round loaf of Italian bread
• 1/4 pound mortadella, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound ham, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced
• 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Olive Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the green and black olives, roasted red peppers, pickled cauliflower, pickled carrots, celery, parsley, and garlic.
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the olive mixture and toss to coat.
   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Assemble the Sandwich:
   • Slice the round loaf of Italian bread in half horizontally.
   • Scoop out some of the bread from the top half to create a slight hollow.
   • Spread half of the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread.
   • Layer the mortadella, salami, ham, provolone, and mozzarella on top of the olive salad.
   • Top with the remaining olive salad, then place the top half of the bread over the fillings.
3. Press and Serve:
   • Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and press down with a heavy skillet or weights for at least 30 minutes.
   • Slice into wedges and serve.

Enjoy your classic Muffaletta sandwich!

 

[bhella]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a delicious recipe for a classic Muffaletta sandwich! This New Orleans favorite is packed with flavorful meats, cheeses, and a tangy olive salad. Perfect for sharing!

Ingredients:

For the Olive Salad:
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85.7 kB
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• 1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup pickled cauliflower, chopped
• 1/4 cup pickled carrots, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sandwich:

• 1 large round loaf of Italian bread
• 1/4 pound mortadella, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound ham, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced
• 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Olive Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the green and black olives, roasted red peppers, pickled cauliflower, pickled carrots, celery, parsley, and garlic.
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the olive mixture and toss to coat.
   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Assemble the Sandwich:
   • Slice the round loaf of Italian bread in half horizontally.
   • Scoop out some of the bread from the top half to create a slight hollow.
   • Spread half of the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread.
   • Layer the mortadella, salami, ham, provolone, and mozzarella on top of the olive salad.
   • Top with the remaining olive salad, then place the top half of the bread over the fillings.
3. Press and Serve:
   • Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and press down with a heavy skillet or weights for at least 30 minutes.
   • Slice into wedges and serve.

Enjoy your classic Muffaletta sandwich!

I think layering the meats and cheese with plenty of tangy olive salad is key to a delicious Muffaletta Sandwich!

 

[NANA_]

A hearty, flavorful meal that’s great for sharing!

 

[Idris]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a delicious recipe for a classic Muffaletta sandwich! This New Orleans favorite is packed with flavorful meats, cheeses, and a tangy olive salad. Perfect for sharing!

Ingredients:

For the Olive Salad:
168×252
85.7 kB
View attachment 4499

• 1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup pickled cauliflower, chopped
• 1/4 cup pickled carrots, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sandwich:

• 1 large round loaf of Italian bread
• 1/4 pound mortadella, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound ham, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced
• 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Olive Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the green and black olives, roasted red peppers, pickled cauliflower, pickled carrots, celery, parsley, and garlic.
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the olive mixture and toss to coat.
   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Assemble the Sandwich:
   • Slice the round loaf of Italian bread in half horizontally.
   • Scoop out some of the bread from the top half to create a slight hollow.
   • Spread half of the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread.
   • Layer the mortadella, salami, ham, provolone, and mozzarella on top of the olive salad.
   • Top with the remaining olive salad, then place the top half of the bread over the fillings.
3. Press and Serve:
   • Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and press down with a heavy skillet or weights for at least 30 minutes.
   • Slice into wedges and serve.

Enjoy your classic Muffaletta sandwich!

Made this Muffaletta sandwich for lunch, and it was amazing! The olive salad really takes it to the next level. Definitely a keeper!

 

[Kath_]

This Muffaletta sandwich is so loaded, it should come with a forklift!