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Easy Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe for Authentic New Orleans Flavor

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This easy muffuletta sandwich recipe delivers authentic New Orleans flavor with layers of Italian meats, cheese, and a tangy olive salad. Perfect for parties, game days, or a satisfying meal, it requires no cooking and gets better after pressing overnight.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup giardiniera, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 large round Italian loaf or muffuletta bread (about 10 inches wide)
  • 1/4 pound sliced Genoa salami
  • 1/4 pound sliced mortadella
  • 1/4 pound sliced capicola (hot or sweet)
  • 1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese
  • 1/4 pound sliced mozzarella cheese (low-moisture)

Instructions

  1. Make the olive salad (at least 1 hour ahead, but overnight is better): In a medium bowl, combine the chopped green olives, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, giardiniera, minced garlic, capers, parsley, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add the olive oil and red wine vinegar, then stir everything together. Cover and let it sit at room temperature for at least an hour, or refrigerate overnight.
  2. Prepare the bread: Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the round loaf in half horizontally. Gently pull out some of the soft interior bread from both halves to create a slight hollow, leaving about a 1-inch thickness of bread on the crust.
  3. Layer the olive salad: Spoon about half of the olive salad mixture onto the bottom half of the bread and spread evenly.
  4. Build the meat layers: Layer the salami, then mortadella, then capicola, slightly overlapping. Press down gently.
  5. Add the cheese: Layer provolone slices over the meats, then top with mozzarella.
  6. Top with remaining olive salad: Spoon the rest of the olive salad over the cheese and spread evenly.
  7. Close the sandwich: Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich and press down gently.
  8. Wrap and press: Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Place on a baking sheet, then put a heavy skillet or cast iron pan on top. Add extra weight if needed. Let press at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight.
  9. Slice and serve: Unwrap and slice into wedges with a serrated knife. Serve at room temperature or warm individual wedges in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes.

Notes

Don’t skip the pressing step—it allows flavors to meld. For best results, let the sandwich rest overnight. Warm individual wedges in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before serving for a melty, warm version. Use quality olives and fresh deli-sliced meats for the best flavor.

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Keywords: muffuletta, New Orleans sandwich, Italian sandwich, olive salad, party sandwich, no-cook recipe

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