Muffaletta Sandwich

Transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of New Orleans with this classic Muffaletta Sandwich recipe! This hearty, flavor-packed sandwich is layered with an irresistible combination of Italian deli meats—mortadella, Genoa salami, and ham—paired with creamy provolone and mozzarella cheeses. The real star, however, is the tangy, briny olive salad that’s generously slathered on both sides of the round Sicilian bread loaf, infusing every bite with a zesty Mediterranean flair. Requiring no cooking, this 20-minute recipe is perfect for casual lunches, picnics, or game-day spreads. Let it rest to allow the flavors to meld, then slice and share this crowd-pleasing masterpiece with family and friends. Keywords: Muffaletta Sandwich, New Orleans sandwich, olive salad, Italian deli meats, easy lunch recipes, picnic sandwiches.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf round Sicilian bread loaf
• 2 cups olive salad
• 4 oz sliced mortadella
• 4 oz sliced Genoa salami
• 4 oz sliced ham
• 4 oz sliced provolone cheese
• 4 oz sliced mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the olive salad, or if you have pre-made olive salad, measure out 2 cups. Assemble the ingredients and set aside.

Step 2

Take the round Sicilian loaf and slice it horizontally, creating a top and a bottom half.

Step 3

Evenly spread half of the olive salad on the cut side of the bottom half of the loaf.

Step 4

Layer the meats starting with the mortadella, followed by the Genoa salami, and then the ham evenly over the olive salad.

Step 5

Next, add layers of provolone cheese and then mozzarella cheese on top of the meats.

Step 6

Spread the remaining half of the olive salad on the cut side of the top half of the loaf and carefully place it over the cheese layers on the bottom half, pressing down gently.

Step 7

Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Once ready to serve, slice the muffaletta into quarters. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1543.2 grams (1543.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3501

Total Fat 189.00g	242%
Saturated Fat 67.60g	338%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 401mg	134%
Sodium 14540mg	632%
Total Carbohydrate 291.50g	106%
Dietary Fiber 27.80g	99%
Total Sugars 15.70g
Protein 163.40g	327%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1766mg	136%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 1478mg	31%

*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: 48.3%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 33.1%