Traditionally from New Orleans, a muffuletta is a deli sandwich topped with fresh olive spread on sesame bread. This version takes that delicious olive spread and stacks it on a melty mozzarella Italian sandwich.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
The original muffuletta sandwich was created by Central Grocery in New Orleans. It has a pickly and delicious olive spread that only tastes better the longer all the flavors meld together. This version has olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, capers and fresh chopped parsley. Add some Italian meets (ideally from a good Italian deli), fresh mozzarella and stack on a fresh toasted baguette.
Muffuletta Italian Sandwich
Ingredients
The olive spread:
- 1/2 cup Giardiniera (Italian-style pickled vegetable salad)
- 3/4 cup Pitted mixed olives I did a mix of kalamata & castelvetrano
- 1/4 cup Chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 tbsp Parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp Capers
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
The rest
- 6 Slices of prosciutto
- 6 Slices mortadella
- 6 Slices salami
- 1 Baguette
- 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella
- Arugula
Instructions
- Combine olives, giardiniera, peppers, parsley, capers, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse to chop until combined. Transfer to a bowl and add olive oil and red wine vinegar. Stir to combine. This spread is even better overnight but of course is still good as is.
- Slice bread and add melted mozzarella. Broil for about 3-5 min or until cheese is browned and bubbly.
- Add fresh Italian deli meats, a few scoops of the olive spread and a handful of arugula. Enjoy!
