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Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich Recipe

Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich

Enjoy the bold flavors of this classic Muffaletta sandwich with a homemade olive tapenade twist!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup green olives, chopped
  • 1 cup giardiniera, chopped (or pickled peppers)
  • 0.5 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 1 each shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

Sandwich Assembly

  • 1 10-inch round Italian bread loaf (Muffaletta bread if available)
  • 0.5 pound sliced capicola or deli ham
  • 0.5 pound sliced mortadella
  • 0.5 pound sliced salami
  • 0.5 pound sliced provolone cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped green olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, minced shallot, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried basil, and dried oregano. Mix everything well to create the olive tapenade mixture. Letting the tapenade sit for a bit enhances the flavors.
  • Take the Italian bread loaf and slice it in half lengthwise. Hollow out some of the interior to create space for the olive-pepper salad. Keep the scooped-out bread for later use, perhaps for breadcrumbs or croutons!
  • Place the two halves of the bread with the insides facing up. Evenly spread the olive tapenade mixture over both halves of the bread.
  • On the bottom half of the bread, layer the sliced capicola, mortadella, salami, and provolone cheese. Feel free to adjust the layers based on your preference for meats or cheeses.
  • Top with the other half of the bread to complete the sandwich. Wrap the entire sandwich in plastic wrap and place a weight on top to gently press it down. Allow it to sit for about 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
  • Unwrap the sandwich, slice it into 8 triangular pieces, and serve. This sandwich pairs wonderfully with a side salad or chips.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute the meats with grilled vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers.
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