Muffuletta Sandwich

Experience the bold, unmistakable flavors of New Orleans with this classic Muffuletta Sandwich recipe—a true deli masterpiece! Built on a foundation of hearty round Sicilian bread, this iconic sandwich is layered with savory meats like hard salami, capicola ham, and mortadella, alongside creamy provolone cheese. The star of the show is the zesty Italian olive salad, a tangy blend of olives, garlic, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, which infuses every bite with rich, briny goodness. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, with a crucial resting period allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a quick lunch, the Muffuletta is served best at room temperature or gently warmed, delivering an irresistible burst of flavor in every wedge.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Round Sicilian bread
• 4 ounces Provolone cheese
• 4 ounces Hard salami
• 4 ounces Capicola ham
• 4 ounces Mortadella
• 2 cups Italian olive salad
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Firstly, prepare the olive salad. Mince the garlic clove finely.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the Italian olive salad, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 3

Cut the round Sicilian bread loaf horizontally in half, creating a top and bottom piece.

Step 4

Spread about half of the olive salad mixture evenly over the bottom half of the bread.

Step 5

Layer the provolone cheese slices evenly over the olive salad.

Step 6

Continue by layering the slices of hard salami, capicola ham, and mortadella over the provolone cheese.

Step 7

Spread the remaining half of the olive salad mixture over the cold cuts.

Step 8

Place the top half of the bread loaf over the layered ingredients, pressing down gently.

Step 9

Wrap the assembled muffuletta sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to an hour. This resting period helps the flavors to combine and soak into the bread.

Step 10

Before serving, unwrap the sandwich and cut it into wedges. Serve at room temperature or heat it briefly in a preheated oven if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1478.8 grams (1478.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3739

Total Fat 228.60g	293%
Saturated Fat 67.70g	339%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 343mg	114%
Sodium 11790mg	513%
Total Carbohydrate 274.10g	100%
Dietary Fiber 28.20g	101%
Total Sugars 13.70g
Protein 138.80g	278%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1840mg	142%
Iron 28mg	154%
Potassium 1705mg	36%

*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: 55.5%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 29.6%