Best 8 Muffuletta Olive Salad Sandwich Recipes

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If you're craving a sandwich that combines classic Italian flavors with a punch of salty olives, then the muffuletta olive salad sandwich is your perfect choice. With its origins in the bustling streets of New Orleans, this sandwich has become an iconic dish known for its hearty combination of meats, cheese, and a flavorful olive salad. Discover the magic of this sandwich and take your taste buds on a culinary adventure. Get ready to embark on a journey of flavors as we explore the best recipe for the muffuletta olive salad sandwich. Learn about the secret ingredients that make this sandwich a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Let's dive in and uncover the culinary delight that awaits you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MUFFULETTA OLIVE SALAD



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This is my version of a famous New Orleans salad. Try it as a sandwich topping. Try it on toasted baguette slices, or make it deluxe with diced ham and salami. - Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups green olives with pimientos, halved
1 cup coarsely chopped giardiniera
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pickled beets
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/3 cup roasted sweet red peppers, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon drained capers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least eight hours, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts :

MUFFULETTA SANDWICH



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My Italian family loves this recipe! A crusty loaf of Italian bread is cut in half, and layered with olives, and various meats and cheeses.

Provided by Mary48

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 pound) loaf fresh Italian bread
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
8 oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
8 pitted green olives, chopped
¼ pound thinly sliced salami
¼ pound thinly sliced ham
½ pound provolone cheese, sliced
¼ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Slice bread in half lengthwise. Drizzle olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle both sides with Parmesan cheese, basil, and oregano.
  • On the bottom half, layer chopped black olives and chopped green olives, then the salami, ham, provolone, and mozzarella. Cover with top layer, and cut into 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 975.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 59.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 2790.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

MUFFULETTA OLIVE SALAD & SANDWICH RECIPE



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Make and share this Muffuletta Olive Salad & Sandwich Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evil Step-Mom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped
1 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped
1 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
8 ounces genoa salami
8 ounces provolone cheese
8 ounces muenster cheese
8 ounces prosciutto
1 loaf good French bread

Steps:

  • Mix first seven ingredients and let stand at room temperature overnight.
  • Have all meats/cheeses sliced very,very thinly. The following day, slice a loaf of GOOD French bread horizontally. Scoop out some of the center of the loaf and drizzle wth olive oil, from the olive salad you made the night before, on both sides of the bread. On the bottom half, spread some of the olive salad. Then, layer the salami, Provolone, prosciutto, and Muenster, alternating until all are gone. Put more of the olive salad in the top of the loaf, and wrap the assembled sandwich in tinfoil (seam side UP) and bake @ 350 for 15-20 minutes.
  • This makes a LOT of relish, so if you like, it's easily halved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2264.8, Fat 115.8, SaturatedFat 37.2, Cholesterol 151.6, Sodium 4588.8, Carbohydrate 223.7, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 10.9, Protein 85.5

THE BEST OLIVE SALAD FOR A MUFFULETTA SANDWICH



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Learn to make an olive salad, which is the foundation for the famous muffuletta sandwich from New Orleans.

Provided by Kevin D. Weeks.

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Sandwiches

Time 12h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup green olives (pimento-stuffed)
1/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
1/4 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables)
2 large pepperoncini
3 to 4 pickled onions
2 tablespoons capers
1 medium clove garlic (chopped)
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Drain the green olives, kalamata olives, giardiniera, pepperoncini, pickled onions, and capers .
  • Place the drained ingredients in a food processor along with the garlic, oregano, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 498 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 10 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MUFFULETTA SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 12h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Round Italian bread, whole
1 1/2 cups Muffuletta Olive Salad, recipe follows
6 ounces fontina cheese, sliced
8 ounces mortadella, thinly sliced
1 bunch arugula, washed and dried
8 ounces capicolla, thinly sliced
2 roasted red peppers
8 ounces salami, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green olives with pimento
1/2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped black olives
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pickled cocktail onions (sour)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted red peppers
1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted yellow peppers
1/4 cup basil chiffonade, see Cook's Note*
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon chili flakes

Steps:

  • Insert your knife 1 inch from the top edge of the loaf at a 45 degree angle and cut around the loaf until the lid comes off. Set lid aside. Pull excess bread out of the center of the loaf to create a hollow effect. Level off the inside of the lid and begin assembly. Brush the lid with some of the oil mixture from the olive salad. Spread the olive salad on the bottom half of the bread and begin to layer the sandwich, starting with the fontina cheese, mortadella, arugula, capicolla, red peppers, and finishing with the salami. Wrap the sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and put on a plate. Place a cast iron skillet on top of the sandwich to weigh it down and put it in the refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut into wedges.
  • Combine all ingredients. Serve at room temperature.

MUFFULETTA WELLINGTONS



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This recipe is inspired by the muffuletta, a sandwich originating in New Orleans made with deli meat and olive salad. These are snack-sized sandwiches with all the goodness of a muffuletta baked inside pizza dough. You can substitute the meats for your favorites, like turkey or roast beef. -Chelsea Madren, Fullerton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
6 tablespoons olive bruschetta
18 slices thinly sliced hard salami
12 slices thinly sliced Black Forest deli ham
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 slices provolone cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with cornmeal; set aside., Unroll pizza dough; cut into 6 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. square. Place 1 tablespoon olive bruschetta in center of each square; top with salami, ham, mozzarella cheese and provolone cheese. Bring 4 corners of dough together above filling; pinch edges to seal., Place in prepared skillet, seam side down. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

OLIVE SALAD FOR MUFFALETTAS



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I created this olive salad recipe after a vacation to New Orleans. Muffaletta sandwiches are fabulously addictive! Sometimes I will assemble the sandwiches and broil them open faced until the meat is crisped and the cheese melted and toasty. Enjoy!

Provided by Beth Stone Strachan

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 (5 ounce) jar pitted green olives, rinsed and drained
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1 small red onion, chopped
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
½ teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the black olives, green olives, artichoke hearts with their juice, and onion into a food processor. Pour in the vinegar and olive oil, and season with garlic, celery seed, oregano, basil and black pepper. Cover, and process until finely chopped. Use as a condiment on sandwiches, or a dip for crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 692.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MUFFULETTA SANDWICH (SCHLOTZSKY STYLE)



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Darn close to the Schlotzsky Original sandwich! The olive salad recipe is from Food Network. For the buns, use Recipe #318969. Can be eaten hot or cold. Enjoy!

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 Sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup pitted brine-cured black olives, sliced
1/2 cup large pimento stuffed olive, sliced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 sourdough buns, Sourdough Sandwich Buns (Schlotzsky Style)
3/4-1 cup creole olive salad
4 ounces mortadella, thinly sliced
4 ounces italian ham, thinly sliced
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
4 ounces provolone cheese or 4 ounces fontina, thinly sliced
pickled pepperoncini pepper, garnish

Steps:

  • Combine all the olive salad ingredients and mix well.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Spread a couple tablespoon of olive salad in the inside of top of the bun.
  • Alternating layers of meats and cheese on the bottom half (alternating).
  • Carefully close the sandwich.
  • Can be eaten hot or cold.
  • To heat, wrap in foil and place in 350 degree oven for 8 minutes, or lightly grill until cheese is melted.
  • Serve garnished with pepperoncini pepper.

Tips:

  • To make the olive salad, start by chopping the olives, celery, bell pepper, and carrots into small pieces. Then, combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl with the capers, oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Finally, dress the salad with a mixture of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice.
  • When assembling the muffuletta sandwich, start by spreading a layer of olive salad on one half of the bread. Then, top with a layer of provolone cheese, ham, salami, and mortadella. Finally, add the other half of the bread and press down firmly.
  • To make the muffuletta sandwich even more flavorful, try grilling or toasting the bread before assembling the sandwich.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the muffuletta sandwich, such as lettuce, tomatoes, or cucumbers.
  • If you are making the muffuletta sandwich ahead of time, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

The muffuletta sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its combination of savory olive salad, flavorful meats, and tangy cheese, the muffuletta sandwich is sure to please everyone at your table.

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