South of the Border Muffuletta

Take your taste buds on an international adventure with the bold and zesty 'South of the Border Muffuletta,' a Mexican-inspired twist on the classic Italian sandwich. This vibrant recipe brings together layers of smoky chorizo, tender turkey or chicken, creamy avocado, and spicy pepper jack cheese, all nestled between a hollowed-out round loaf of Italian or sourdough bread. The star of the sandwich is a tangy olive-bean salad, combining black beans, green olives, pickled jalapeños, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, kissed with lime juice and cumin for a flavor-packed punch. Perfectly pressed and wrapped to meld its flavors, this muffuletta is ideal for picnics, parties, or a hearty lunch. Try this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing sandwich warm or at room temperature for a taste experience that’s both satisfying and unforgettable!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf large round loaf of Italian or sourdough bread
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup green olives, chopped
• 0.25 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 6 slices pepper jack cheese slices (or substitute with Monterey Jack)
• 0.5 pound spicy chorizo, thinly sliced and cooked
• 0.5 pound sliced turkey or chicken breast
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Slice the round loaf of bread horizontally into two even halves. Scoop out some of the interior bread from both halves to make room for the fillings.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, green olives, pickled jalapeños, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and mix until well combined. Set the olive-bean salad aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Spread half of the prepared olive-bean salad evenly on the bottom half of the bread.

Step 4

Layer the pepper jack cheese slices over the olive-bean salad, followed by the cooked chorizo slices and turkey or chicken breast slices.

Step 5

Top the proteins with the sliced avocado for added creaminess.

Step 6

Spread the remaining half of the olive-bean salad over the interior of the top half of the bread and carefully place it over the bottom half to complete the sandwich.

Step 7

Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in aluminum foil and press it firmly using a heavy skillet or a few cans for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.

Step 8

Unwrap, slice into wedges, and serve immediately. Enjoy your South of the Border Muffuletta warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2018.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4044.5

Total Fat 211.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 446.2mg	0%
Sodium 11682.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 332.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.5g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 205.4g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1638.9mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 3894.5mg	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: 46.9%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 32.8%