Description
The Muffuletta Italian Sandwich is a classic New Orleans favorite featuring layers of Italian cold cuts, cheeses, and a tangy olive salad on a round sesame loaf. It’s a perfect blend of savory, salty, and tangy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round sesame loaf (about 10 inches)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup olive salad (chopped olives, pickled vegetables, and herbs)
- 4 oz sliced Genoa salami
- 4 oz sliced ham
- 4 oz sliced mortadella
- 4 oz sliced provolone cheese
- 4 oz sliced mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Slice the sesame loaf horizontally into two halves.
- Drizzle olive oil on the cut sides of the bread.
- Spread the olive salad evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Layer the Genoa salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, and mozzarella evenly over the bottom half.
- Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich and press down gently.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice into wedges and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a good quality olive salad for authentic flavor or make your own.
- Letting the sandwich rest improves the taste by blending the flavors.
- Great for picnics, parties, or a hearty lunch.
- Customize with your favorite Italian cold cuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: muffuletta sandwich, Italian sandwich, New Orleans sandwich, olive salad sandwich, cold cut sandwich