07/21/2024
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Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich
Ingredients:
For the Olive Salad:
1 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 cup black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Sandwich:
1 large round Italian sesame seed bread (about 10 inches in diameter)
4 oz. thinly sliced mortadella
4 oz. thinly sliced salami
4 oz. thinly sliced capicola
4 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese
4 oz. thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Prepare the Olive Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, capers, celery, and minced garlic.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the olive mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Prepare the Sandwich:
Slice the large round Italian sesame seed bread horizontally in half.
Scoop out some of the bread from the inside to create space for the filling.
Spread half of the olive salad mixture on the bottom half of the bread.
Layer the mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese evenly over the olive salad.
Top with the remaining olive salad mixture.
Place the top half of the bread over the filling, pressing down gently.
Serve:
Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before slicing, to allow the flavors to meld.
Cut into wedges and serve.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Chilling Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 8 servings