Gourmet Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe
The Muffuletta sandwich is a delicious Italian creation featuring layers of meats, cheeses, and a flavorful olive salad, all nestled in a round loaf of bread. It's perfect for gatherings or a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf Italian bread
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup green olives pitted and finely chopped
- 1 cup black olives pitted and finely chopped
- ½ cup roasted red peppers julienned
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
- ½ pound mortadella paper-thin slices
- ½ pound salami paper-thin slices
- ½ pound provolone cheese paper-thin slices
- ½ pound honey-glazed ham paper-thin slices
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Olive Salad by combining green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts in a bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then add oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Slice the Italian bread in half horizontally and hollow out some of the inner crumb if needed.
- Layer the meats on the bottom half: mortadella, salami, honey-glazed ham, and provolone cheese.
- Spoon the olive salad over the cheese layer evenly.
- Place the top half of the bread over the olive salad and press down gently.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and place a heavy object on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to deepen flavors.
- Unwrap and slice the sandwich into wedges or quarters before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with chips or salad.
Notes
For best flavor, let the sandwich chill overnight.