Jul 14 2026

Nola Central Grocery Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

a salute to the 'Big Easy' classic olive salad, Italian plum tomato sauce, smoked ham, Genoa salami, mozzarella, & provolone

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Ingredients

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Olive Salad

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Olive Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, pickled cauliflower, green bell pepper, and minced garlic.

  2. 2

    Mix the Dressing

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Pour the dressing over the olive mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Sandwich

    On a large loaf of Italian bread, layer smoked ham, Genoa salami, mozzarella, and provolone cheese.

  5. 5

    Add the Olive Salad

    Top the meat and cheese layers with a generous amount of the prepared olive salad.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Close the sandwich, slice into portions, and serve immediately.