Traditional New Orleans style muffaletta.

In a medium bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, pickled vegetables, minced garlic, dried oregano, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Make the Olive Salad

Slice the muffaletta bread in half horizontally. Make sure to keep the top and bottom halves intact.

Prepare the Bread

Spread a generous layer of the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread. Then, layer the Genoa salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese on top of the olive salad.

Layer the Ingredients

Spread another layer of the olive salad over the meats and cheeses, ensuring everything is well-covered.

Top with More Olive Salad

Place the top half of the bread back on and press down gently to help the flavors meld together. Wrap the muffaletta tightly in plastic wrap.

Close and Press

Refrigerate the wrapped muffaletta for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

Chill

When ready to serve, remove the muffaletta from the refrigerator, unwrap, and slice into wedges. Enjoy your traditional New Orleans-style muffaletta!

Slice and Serve

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