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Mardi Gras Muffuletta

Get a taste of New Orleans with a classic muffuletta sandwich! Layered with Genoa Salami, Mortadella (Italian bologna), Capicola (ham), Provolone, Mozzarella, and a homemade olive salad, this indulgent sandwich is worthy of a celebration.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 938 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

OLIVE SALAD
  • 1 cup giardiniera (Italian picked vegetables), drained
  • 1 cup Mixed olives , Kalamata, and green
  • 1 shallot , peeled and quartered
  • 1 large garlic clove , peeled
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brined capers , drained
SANDWICH
  • 8 to 9 inch round boule (focaccia, ciabatta, or muffuletta bread)
  • 1/4 pound genoa salami , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound mortadella , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound Capicola (hot or sweet, your choice), thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound Provolone , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound mozzarella , thinly sliced

Instructions

MAKE THE OLIVE SALAD
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  1. Add Giardiniera, olives, shallot, garlic, and parsley to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5-6 times, until evenly chopped with no large pieces remaining. Transfer to a bowl and stir in oregano, vinegar, olive oil, and capers until combined. Cover and let stand at least an hour, or refrigerate overnight. (Bring salad back to room temperature before assembling sandwiches if refrigerating.)
ASSEMBLE THE SANDWICH
  1. Slice bread round in half. If it's thick, hollow out some of the interior to make room for the fillings. Spread each bread half with about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of olive salad (amount will depend on the size of your round, you might have leftover salad). Layer with sliced meats and cheeses, place halves together, and wrap with plastic wrap. Weight sandwich with a grill press or a cast iron skillet and refrigerate for an hour. Unwrap, cut muffuletta into wedges, and serve.

Notes

  • Traditional muffuletta bread can be difficult to source outside of Louisiana. As an alternative, look for a boule, round focaccia, or ciabatta that isn’t overly crusty. Sesame seeds are traditional.
  • We like our muffulettas made with 1/4 pound of each of the meats and cheeses, but if you prefer a more substantial sandwich, increase to 1/3 pound each.

Nutrition Information

Calories 938kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 85g (131%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 4023mg (168%) Potassium 269mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 890IU (18%) Vitamin C 11.2mg (12%) Calcium 393mg (39%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 938

% Daily Value*

Calories 938kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 85g 131%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 4023mg 168%
Potassium 269mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 890IU 18%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12%
Calcium 393mg 39%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.