Heart-Healthy Muffaletta Sandwich

Elevate your lunch game with this Heart-Healthy Muffaletta Sandwich, a lighter twist on the classic New Orleans favorite! Made with wholesome ingredients like hearty whole-grain bread, reduced-fat provolone, and low-sodium salami, this recipe proves that indulgence can meet nutrition. The secret lies in a vibrant olive salad featuring Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, infusing every bite with Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Packed with leafy spinach and brimming with satisfying layers, this make-ahead sandwich is perfect for picnics, family meals, or quick weekday lunches. With only 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this heart-healthy muffaletta delivers bold taste without compromising wellness—proof that guilt-free eating can still be deliciously satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 Whole-grain round bread loaf
• 4 slices Reduced-fat provolone cheese
• 4 slices Low-sodium salami
• 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
• 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.25 cup Artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.125 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the whole-grain loaf horizontally in half to create a top and bottom half.

Step 2

To make the olive salad, in a medium bowl, combine chopped olives, artichoke hearts, olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Step 3

On the bottom half of the bread, layer the reduced-fat provolone cheese evenly.

Step 4

Next, add a layer of low-sodium salami on top of the cheese.

Step 5

Spread a generous amount of the olive salad mixture over the salami, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Top the olive salad with fresh spinach leaves followed by roasted red peppers.

Step 7

Place the top half of the bread loaf back on top of the layers carefully.

Step 8

Press down firmly to compress the sandwich slightly. The flavors will meld and the sandwich will hold together better once compressed.

Step 9

Let the sandwich sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. For best results, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest for an hour in the refrigerator.

Step 10

Slice into wedges to serve, yielding approximately 4 servings. Enjoy your heart-healthy Muffaletta sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(630.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1167.2

Total Fat 76.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 160mg	0%
Sodium 2995.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 68.2g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1020.3mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1218.2mg	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: 57.3%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 20.0%