Easy New Orleans Muffaletta

Transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of New Orleans with this Easy New Orleans Muffaletta recipe, a bold and savory sandwich that captures the essence of Cajun-inspired flavors. Built on a round Italian or French bread loaf and packed with layers of thinly sliced salami, mortadella, capicola, and creamy provolone cheese, this hearty creation is elevated by the signature olive salad—a tangy blend of green and black olives, zesty giardiniera, garlic, and red wine vinegar. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a no-cook approach, this make-ahead favorite is perfect for picnics, game days, or an authentic taste of the Big Easy at home. Refrigerated to let the robust flavors meld together, this muffaletta is best served chilled or at room temperature, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf round Italian or French bread loaf
• 0.5 cup green olives (pitted and chopped)
• 0.5 cup black olives (pitted and chopped)
• 0.5 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 4 ounces salami (thinly sliced)
• 4 ounces mortadella (thinly sliced)
• 4 ounces capicola (thinly sliced)
• 4 ounces provolone cheese (sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the bread loaf horizontally in half and hollow out some of the interior to create space for the fillings. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, chopped giardiniera, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and minced garlic. Stir well to create the olive salad.

Step 3

Spread half of the olive salad evenly on the bottom half of the bread.

Step 4

Layer the salami, mortadella, capicola, and provolone cheese evenly over the olive salad.

Step 5

Spread the remaining olive salad evenly on the top half of the bread.

Step 6

Place the top half of the bread over the layered fillings, pressing gently to compact the sandwich.

Step 7

Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to meld.

Step 8

When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and slice it into wedges. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1306.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3432.2

Total Fat 209.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 384.7mg	0%
Sodium 12114.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 137.3g	0%

Vitamin D 24.3IU	0%
Calcium 1282.4mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 1834.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 29.7%