New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich

Take a flavorful journey to the heart of Louisiana with the iconic New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich, a bold and satisfying creation that’s perfect for lunches, picnics, or game-day gatherings. This classic recipe starts with a sturdy round Italian or muffuletta bread, hollowed out to hold layers of savory cured meats like salami, mortadella, and ham, alongside creamy provolone and mozzarella cheeses. The real star, however, is the homemade olive salad—a zesty mix of green and black olives, tangy giardiniera, capers, garlic, and oregano, bound together with red wine vinegar and olive oil for a punch of vibrant flavor. Wrapped tightly and chilled, the sandwich melds its rich ingredients together for a taste that’s nothing short of legendary. Slice it into wedges and serve this deli-style masterpiece to impress your guests with a true taste of New Orleans!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf round Italian bread or muffuletta bread
• 1 cup green olives
• 1 cup black olives
• 1 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables)
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 ounces thinly sliced salami
• 4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
• 4 ounces thinly sliced ham
• 4 ounces provolone cheese
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1

Start with the olive salad: In a food processor, combine green olives, black olives, giardiniera, capers, and garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.

Step 2

Transfer the olive mixture into a bowl and stir in the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and dried oregano. Mix well and set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the sandwich.

Step 3

Slice the round Italian bread in half horizontally. Hollow out some of the inside from both the top and bottom halves to make room for the filling.

Step 4

Spread a generous layer of the olive salad evenly on the inside of both halves of the bread.

Step 5

Layer the bottom half of the bread with the sliced salami, mortadella, ham, provolone, and mozzarella, alternating meats and cheeses to create layers.

Step 6

Place the top half of the bread onto the filling, pressing down gently to compact the sandwich.

Step 7

Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

When ready to serve, slice the muffuletta into wedges or quarters and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1712.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4091.2

Total Fat 256.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 401.8mg	0%
Sodium 16462.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 280.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 164.1g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 2283.7mg	0%
Iron 28.1mg	0%
Potassium 2125.5mg	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: 56.5%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 27.4%