Italian Muffuletta

Experience the bold and vibrant flavors of Sicily with this Italian Muffuletta, a show-stopping sandwich that’s perfect for sharing! Built on a hearty loaf of round Italian bread, this classic recipe is layered with savory slices of salami, mortadella, and capicola, paired with provolone and mozzarella cheeses for a rich and satisfying bite. Its signature feature is the zesty olive salad, a tantalizing mix of green and kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, tangy giardiniera, and aromatic herbs, all marinated to perfection. With no cooking required and simple preparation, this sandwich is a crowd-pleasing choice for picnics, parties, or casual lunch gatherings. Prep it ahead of time, weigh it down to meld all those incredible flavors, and slice it into wedges for a stunning centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching. Perfect for lovers of Italian-inspired food!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf round Italian bread
• 120 grams sliced salami
• 120 grams sliced mortadella
• 120 grams sliced capicola
• 120 grams provolone cheese
• 120 grams mozzarella cheese
• 100 grams green olives, chopped
• 100 grams kalamata olives, chopped
• 80 grams roasted red peppers, diced
• 100 grams giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), chopped
• 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 15 ml red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the olive salad. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the green olives, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, giardiniera, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the olive salad thoroughly to combine the flavors. Cover the bowl and let the mixture marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

Step 3

Slice the round Italian bread horizontally into two equal halves. Scoop out some of the interior bread from both halves to make room for the fillings (optional).

Step 4

Spread a generous layer of the prepared olive salad on the cut side of the bottom half of the bread.

Step 5

Layer the salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the olive salad.

Step 6

Spread another layer of the olive salad on the cut side of the top half of the bread.

Step 7

Carefully place the top half of the bread over the layered fillings, pressing gently to secure.

Step 8

Wrap the assembled sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Place the sandwich in the refrigerator and weigh it down with a heavy object (like a cast-iron pan) for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and to compress the sandwich for easier slicing.

Step 9

When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and slice it into wedges or quarters.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1513.3 grams (1513.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4125

Total Fat 267.60g	343%
Saturated Fat 86.50g	433%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 471mg	157%
Sodium 12998mg	565%
Total Carbohydrate 263.10g	96%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 18.30g
Protein 172.70g	345%

Vitamin D 19IU	96%
Calcium 2164mg	166%
Iron 22mg	120%
Potassium 2148mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.0%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 25.3%