Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe
The Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe is bold and flavorful. It brings together cured meats, cheeses, and olive salad.
Ingredients
- 1 large round muffuletta bread loaf
- 1 cup green olives chopped
- 1 cup black olives chopped
- 1/2 cup pickled giardiniera chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 lb Genoa salami sliced
- 1/2 lb mortadella sliced
- 1/2 lb ham sliced
- 1/2 lb provolone cheese sliced
- 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese sliced
Instructions
- Slice bread horizontally into two equal halves.
- Mix olives, giardiniera, peppers, oil, and vinegar.
- Add oregano and stir to combine well.
- Spread half olive mix on bottom bread.
- Layer salami slices over olive mixture.
- Add mortadella slices in even layer.
- Place ham slices neatly over mortadella.
- Add provolone slices to cover meat.
- Place mozzarella slices over provolone.
- Spread remaining olive mix on top bread.
- Close sandwich and press firmly.
- Wrap tightly with cling wrap.
- Refrigerate sandwich for one hour.
- Slice into wedges and serve cold.
Notes
- Use authentic muffuletta bread for best texture.
- Refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor blend.
- Slice meats thin for even layering.
- Chop olives small for easy spreading.
- Press sandwich firmly to hold structure.