Description
Hearty Muffuletta sandwich celebrates New Orleans’ rich culinary heritage, blending Italian immigrant traditions with bold Creole flavors. Layers of salami, provolone, and zesty olive salad create a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor bite after delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
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Vegetables and Pickled Items:
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Oils, Vinegars, and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant olive medley by blending green and black olives with giardiniera, ensuring a harmonious mix of textures and flavors.
- Incorporate roasted red peppers, capers, crisp celery, and minced garlic into the olive mixture, creating a robust base for the sandwich.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar over the chopped ingredients, infusing the mixture with tangy undertones.
- Sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes to elevate the Mediterranean-inspired profile, then season with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Thoroughly toss all components until evenly coated, allowing the herbs and spices to distribute throughout the mixture.
- Seal the mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, or ideally overnight, to intensify the complex flavor profile.
- The resting period enables the ingredients to marinate, creating a more nuanced and cohesive olive salad that will become the hallmark of the classic Muffuletta sandwich.
Notes
- Choose olives with varied textures and flavors to create a complex and rich olive salad base.
- Let the olive mixture marinate overnight to develop deeper, more intense taste profiles that will elevate the sandwich’s overall flavor.
- Toast the bread lightly before assembling to prevent sogginess and add a crispy, robust texture that helps hold the sandwich together.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding extra herbs like fresh basil or thyme for personalized flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg