Norton's Cafe Olive Salad Muffuletta Spread

Transform your sandwiches and appetizers with the irresistible flavors of Norton's Cafe Olive Salad Muffuletta Spread. This bold and zesty blend combines briny green and black olives with tangy pickled vegetables like cauliflower and carrots, roasted red peppers, and capers for a Mediterranean-inspired medley. Enhanced with fresh parsley, minced garlic, and a hint of oregano and crushed red pepper flakes, this spread delivers the perfect balance of savory and herby goodness. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar brings the entire mixture together, creating a chunky and flavorful topping ideal for muffuletta sandwiches, or as a crowd-pleasing dip with crusty bread or crackers. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this make-ahead recipe tastes even better the next day, making it a go-to option for entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green olives, pitted
• 1 cup Black olives, pitted
• 0.5 cup Pickled cauliflower florets
• 0.5 cup Pickled carrots
• 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers
• 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the green olives, black olives, pickled cauliflower, pickled carrots, and roasted red peppers.

Step 2

Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are coarsely chopped. Avoid over-processing; the mixture should have a chunky texture.

Step 3

Transfer the olive mixture to a large bowl.

Step 4

Add the capers, parsley, minced garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes to the bowl, stirring to combine evenly.

Step 5

Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the mixture. Stir everything together thoroughly so that the flavors meld.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop. For best results, prepare the spread a day in advance.

Step 8

Serve as a sandwich spread for muffulettas or as a dip with crackers or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(908.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1674.3

Total Fat 170.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6995.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 7.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.4mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 941.6mg	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: 88.4%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 9.9%