Classic New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich
This recipe brings the bold and vibrant flavors of Mediterranean ingredients together in a classic muffuletta-style sandwich. The harmonious blend of olives, capers, roasted red peppers, and pickled vegetables creates a robust olive salad that marries perfectly with layers of savory soppressata, mortadella, capicola, and provolone cheese. With each bite, you'll experience a symphony of savory, tangy, and salty tastes that are sure to satisfy your cravings for a delicious and hearty sandwich. Enjoy this flavorful creation as a quick and satisfying lunch or a delightful picnic option!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pitted mixed oil-packed olives
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup giardiniera (Italian-style pickled vegetable salad, see note)
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large muffuletta-style roll (see note above)
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced sweet soppressata
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced mortadella
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced capicola
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
Instructions
- Combine olives, giardiniera, peppers, parsley, capers, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to chop until no pieces larger than 1/2-inch remain. Transfer to a bowl. Add olive oil and vinegar and stir to combine. For best results, let olive salad rest overnight before continuing to step 2.
- Split muffuletta roll in half and spread each cut surface generously with olive salad, making sure to include the juices when spreading. Layer half of soppressata on bottom half of bun, followed by half of mortadella, half of capicola, and half of provolone. Repeat layers with remaining meat and cheese. Close sandwiches and press down gently to compress. For best flavor, wrap tightly in paper or plastic and let rest for 1 hour before serving. Cut into triangular wedges to serve.
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 828 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
- Cholesterol Content: 114 mg
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Protein Content: 39 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 20 g
- Sodium Content: 2625 mg
- Sugar Content: 5 g
- Fat Content: 57 g
- Serving Size: Serves 2
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g
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