Get ready to indulge in bold flavors with this Muffuletta with Kickin' Olive Salad, a classic Italian-inspired sandwich bursting with zesty ingredients and hearty layers. The star of the show is the vibrant olive salad, a tangy mix of green and black olives, roasted red peppers, pickled jalapeños, and capers, all seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and a splash of red wine vinegar and olive oil. Pile this flavorful spread onto a round Italian bread loaf, hollowed slightly to hold layers of deli meats like Genoa salami, ham, and mortadella, paired with creamy provolone and mozzarella cheeses. Optionally, add shredded lettuce for crunch. Let it rest for the ultimate melding of flavors, creating a rich, satisfying sandwich perfect for parties, picnics, or casual lunches. Easy to prepare and packed with Mediterranean flair, this Muffuletta is a celebration of bold contrasts and melt-in-your-mouth textures.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, pickled jalapeños, capers, and minced garlic.
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the mixture and drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil.
Season the olive salad with salt and black pepper, then stir to combine. Let the olive salad marinate for at least 15 minutes while assembling the sandwich.
Slice the Italian bread loaf horizontally into two even halves. Scoop out some of the soft interior crumb to make room for the fillings, if needed.
Spread a generous amount of the prepared olive salad on the cut sides of both bread halves, pressing it into the bread with a spoon.
Layer the bottom half of the bread with the Genoa salami, followed by the ham, mortadella, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Optionally, add a layer of shredded lettuce for extra crunch.
Place the top half of the bread over the fillings to create the sandwich. Press down gently to compact it slightly.
Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and let it rest for at least 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Unwrap the sandwich and slice it into wedges or quarters. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving size | (1887.3g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3656.0 |
Total Fat 292.3g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 94.6g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
Cholesterol 582.8mg | 0% |
Sodium 19528.2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 114.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 26.6g | 0% |
Total Sugars 29.3g | |
Protein 171.7g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 1900.1mg | 0% |
Iron 17.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 2178.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories