The Muffuletta

Discover the irresistible charm of the classic Muffuletta, a bold Italian-American sandwich loaded with layers of cured meats, cheeses, and a zesty olive salad. Originating in New Orleans, this hearty creation features a crusty round Italian loaf piled high with genoa salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone, and mozzarella. The star of the show is the vibrant olive salad—made with green and black olives, tangy giardiniera, capers, parsley, garlic, and a drizzle of red wine vinegar and olive oil—infusing every bite with a burst of savory, briny flavor. Perfect for picnics, parties, or an indulgent lunch, this make-ahead sandwich gets even better as the flavors mingle together. Serve it sliced into wedges at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing, authentic taste of New Orleans.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf round Italian bread or muffuletta loaf
• 1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 pound genoa salami, thinly sliced
• 0.25 pound mortadella, thinly sliced
• 0.25 pound capicola, thinly sliced
• 0.25 pound provolone cheese, sliced
• 0.25 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the olive salad by combining green and black olives, giardiniera, capers, parsley, and minced garlic in a medium bowl.

Step 2

2. Add red wine vinegar and olive oil to the bowl. Stir well to mix all ingredients and allow the flavors to combine. Cover and leave at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Step 3

3. Slice the round Italian bread horizontally in half and scoop out some of the inside to make room for the fillings.

Step 4

4. Spread a generous layer of the olive salad over the cut sides of both halves of the bread.

Step 5

5. On one half of the bread, layer the genoa salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese in even layers.

Step 6

6. Place the other half of the bread on top, pressing down gently to compact the sandwich.

Step 7

7. Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

8. When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and slice it into quarters or smaller portions, depending on preference. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1728.9 grams (1728.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4278

Total Fat 287.40g	368%
Saturated Fat 91.80g	459%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 474mg	158%
Sodium 15978mg	695%
Total Carbohydrate 277.80g	101%
Dietary Fiber 30.80g	110%
Total Sugars 17.00g
Protein 164.10g	328%

Vitamin D 24IU	122%
Calcium 2028mg	156%
Iron 27mg	149%
Potassium 2048mg	44%

*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: 59.4%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 25.5%