Melinda Smith
@vibemelinda
Classic New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich
This Classic New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich features a delicious olive salad made with a variety of olives, pickled vegetables, and spices, layered between hearty bread and a selection of meats and cheeses. Perfect for gatherings or a satisfying lunch, this sandwich is a true taste of New Orleans.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:lunch
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:16
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time45 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 cup, crushed
- 1/2 cup, drained and crushed
- 1/2 cup, drained
- 1/4 cup, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup
- 2 cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons, drained
- 1 tablespoon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 3/4 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich.
Step 1
To create a vibrant olive salad, start by mixing crushed green olives, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, pickled cauliflower, marinated cocktail onions, minced garlic, drained capers, chopped celery, and chopped carrot in a medium bowl.
Step 2
Enhance the flavor by adding dried oregano, dried basil, ground black pepper, and celery seed to the olive medley.
Step 3
Drizzle in olive oil, canola oil, and red wine vinegar, stirring until everything is harmoniously blended.
Step 4
Transfer this colorful concoction into a glass jar or a nonreactive container, adding extra oil if needed to fully submerge the salad.
Step 5
Seal the jar tightly and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 6
For the sandwiches, take your loaves of bread and slice them in half horizontally, scooping out some of the excess bread to create a cozy space for the filling.
Step 7
Generously spread the olive salad, including some of the flavorful oil, on each half of the bread.
Step 8
Layer the bottom half of each loaf with a delightful combination of salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella, and Provolone slices.
Step 9
Cap it off with the top half of the loaf and slice the sandwiches into quarters.
Step 10
Enjoy them right away, or wrap them tightly and refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors deepen and the olive salad infuse into the bread, creating a deliciously satisfying meal.