Muffuletta Recipe
a crisp sesame bun filled with artisanal cured meats
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Ingredients
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Bread
Olive salad
Meats
Cheeses
Method
Olive salad and bread prep
- 1
Make olive salad
In a large bowl, combine chopped green olives, chopped black olives, giardiniera, diced celery, and red onion. Add minced garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Stir in dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let stand 15–30 minutes to meld flavors.
- 2
Assembly
- 3
Spread olive salad on bottom
Spread a generous layer of olive salad on the cut side of the bottom half of the loaf.
- 4
Layer meats and cheeses
Arrange Genoa salami, mortadella, prosciutto, and pepperoni in alternating layers over the olive salad. Top with Provolone and Fresh mozzarella slices.
- 5
Close and press
Place the top half of the loaf over the cheese. Press firmly to compact the sandwich. If desired, wrap in parchment or plastic wrap and refrigerate 30–60 minutes to meld flavors.
Serve
- 6
Cut the muffuletta into wedges and serve immediately. Optional: drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top and finish with a pinch more oregano.