Muffuletta relish is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that adds a zesty kick to any sandwich, wrap, or salad. Originating from the streets of New Orleans, this Louisiana specialty boasts a rich history and a unique blend of ingredients. The relish is characterized by its distinct green color, which comes from a combination of chopped olives, celery, and bell peppers. Capers, garlic, and oregano add layers of savory and tangy notes, while a hint of red wine vinegar brings a touch of acidity. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this article will guide you through the process of creating an authentic and delicious muffuletta relish, the heart and soul of any great muffuletta sandwich.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN MUFFULETTA WITH SPICY OLIVE RELISH MAYONNAISE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise:
- Combine the red peppers, jalapeno, garlic, mayonnaise and vinegar in a food processor and process until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl and fold in the olive relish and parsley. Set aside.
- Muffuletta:
- 1. Heat the grill to high or the grill pan over high heat.
- 2. Brush the chicken breasts with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove from the grill, let rest 5 minutes then slice into 1/4-inch thick slices on the bias.
- 3. Spread some of the mayonnaise on the bottom half of the bread, add a few tablespoons of the olive relish, add half of the cheese, half of the chicken and repeat with the remaining ingredients, (mayonnaise, olive relish, cheese, chicken) in that order.
- 4. Spread the cut-side of the top of the loaf with more of the mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise-side down on the chicken. Wrap tightly in foil, place on a baking sheet and place bricks or a heavy cast iron pan on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (to allow the flavors to meld) or overnight.
MUFFULETTA RELISH
Steps:
- Pulse 1/2 cup each pimento-stuffed olives and pitted kalamata olives in a food processor with 1/2 cup pickled vegetables (giardiniera) , 2 tablespoons each capers, minced onion and olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of dried oregano.
MUFFULETTA
Muffuletta, which originated in New Orleans, is named after the round, crusty Sicilian loaf of bread it's traditionally served on. While I favor my own olive salad, there are several good versions available in most supermarkets. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 14 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. , Cut bread in half horizontally; carefully hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Spoon half the olive mixture over bottom half of bread. Layer with salami, ham, mortadella, Swiss and provolone; top with remaining olive mixture. Replace bread top. Wrap tightly. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Cut into 8 wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762 calories, Fat 59g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 2326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
MUFFULETTA SANDWICH
I culled this recipe from a Mardi Gras website. The olive salad gives this sandwich its authentic taste. I made this as part of a Mardi Gras lunch at work and even folks who do not like olives enjoyed it. The mixture of pickled cauliflower, carrots, celery, and pepperoncini is called gardeniera and can be found in the relish/pickle section of your grocery. Also, I omitted the salt. Cooking time for this one is really refrigeration time for the compiled sandwich. I let the olive salad flavors meld for 1 week. It was worth it!
Provided by Tastings by CeCe
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 4h45m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To Make the SANDWICH.
- Split a muffoletta loaf or a round loaf of Italian bread horizontally. Remove some of the center soft bread.
- Spread each half with equal parts of olive salad/oil.
- Place meats and cheeses evenly on bottom half and cover with top half of bread.
- Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Cut in quarters for huge sandwiches, or eighths for more manageable sections.
- To Make the OLIVE SALAD.
- To pit the olives crush each olive on a cutting board with your hand or use the end of a funnel.
- Combine all ingredients except oil in processor. Pulse 4-5 times. You want this to be coarse chopped.
- Add olive oil. Put into a bowl or jar, cover and let the flavors marry for about one week.
CHICKEN MUFFULETTA WITH SPICY OLIVE RELISH MAYONNAISE
This is from Bobby Flay and Hellman's but I added some missing ingredients, quantity and instructions from the written one. You can use any heavy object to weigh the sandwich down such as books or heavy pan.
Provided by Rinshinomori
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise:.
- Combine the red peppers, jalapeno, garlic, mayonnaise and vinegar in a food processor and process until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl and fold in the olive relish and parsley. Set aside.
- For Muffuletta.
- Heat the grill to high or the grill pan over high heat.
- Brush the chicken breasts with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove from the grill, let rest 5 minutes then slice into ¼-inch thick slices on the bias.
- Slice bread in half horizontally and remove some of the bread from the bottom half leaving the rim intact. Spread some of the spicy olive relish mayonnaise on the bottom half of the bread, add a few tablespoons of the olive relish, add half of the cheese, half of the chicken and repeat with the remaining ingredients, (mayonnaise, olive relish, cheese, chicken) in that order.
- Spread the cut-side of the top of the loaf with more of the mayonnaise and place, mayonnaise-side down on the chicken. Wrap tightly in foil, place on a baking sheet and place bricks or a heavy cast iron pan on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (to allow the flavors to meld) or overnight.
- Cut in half vertically and cut into wedges for easy handling and eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.3, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 76.7, Sodium 1339.6, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.2, Protein 33.5
MUFFULETTA SANDWICH
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
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
REAL N'AWLINS MUFFULETTA
These gigantic sandwiches were invented a century ago at Sicilian Deli here in New Orleans. The spicy, tangy olive salad is what really sets this meat and cheese sandwich apart. A genuine muffuletta should be made on oven-fresh Italian bread topped with sesame seeds. Be sure and use the highest-quality ingredients available; it really makes a difference! Since you're going to all the trouble of making the olive salad, consider doubling the recipe so you'll have some extra waiting around for when you get another muffuletta craving -- it keeps for at least a month! Note: Use round bread loaves for real muffuletta.
Provided by jenn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Heroes, Hoagies and Subs Recipes
Time P1DT40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- To Make Olive Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the green olives, kalamata olives, garlic, cauliflower, capers, celery, carrot, pepperoncini, cocktail onions, celery seed, oregano, basil, black pepper, vinegar, olive oil and canola oil. Mix together and transfer mixture into a glass jar (or other nonreactive container). If needed, pour in more oil to cover. Cover jar or container and refrigerate at least overnight.
- To Make Sandwiches: Cut loaves of bread in half horizontally; hollow out some of the excess bread to make room for filling. Spread each piece of bread with equal amounts olive salad, including oil. Layer 'bottom half' of each loaf with 1/2 of the salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella and Provolone. Replace 'top half' on each loaf and cut sandwich into quarters.
- Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for a few hours; this will allow for the flavors to mingle and the olive salad to soak into the bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 987.3 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 3464.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
MUFFULETTA SPREAD
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Garlic Herb Olive Onion Appetizer Vegetarian Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 10 ingredients in processor and chop coarsely. With processor running, gradually add oil. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Serve with bread.
ONION MUFFULETTA SANDWICH
Vidalias star in a nice version of the relish that is essential to this New Orleans specialty. Try the relish on grilled halibut, too. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 7 ingredients in processor and chop finely. Transfer to bowl. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
- Spread 1/2 cup muffuletta relish over each cut side of bread. Place meats and cheeses on bottom half of bread. Cover with top half of bread. Cut diagonally into 4 sandwiches.
MUFFULETTA SLICES
Feed a crowd in 15 minutes! Sandwich slices are bursting with salami, roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove some of soft bread from center of top half of baguette to make a long, narrow well. If desired, cut off about 1/2 inch of pointed ends of baguette.
- In small bowl, mix cream cheese spread and artichokes. Generously spread mixture in long, narrow well in top half of baguette. Spread pesto over cream cheese mixture.
- Place roasted pepper strips on bottom half of baguette. Fold salami slices in half; layer diagonally over peppers, overlapping slices slightly.
- Place top half of baguette, pesto side down, over salami; press halves together well. Thread olives onto toothpicks or cocktail picks; insert toothpicks through all layers at 1-inch intervals. Cut between toothpicks into 18 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Select the right bread: Use a sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings, such as a muffuletta roll or a French baguette.
- Prepare the olive salad in advance: The olive salad can be made up to 2 days in advance, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your muffuletta sandwich. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful cheese.
- Don't skimp on the olive salad: The olive salad is the heart of the muffuletta sandwich, so be generous with it. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1 cup of olive salad per sandwich.
- Press the sandwich: Pressing the sandwich helps to evenly distribute the fillings and make it easier to eat.
- Enjoy the sandwich fresh: Muffuletta sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh, so assemble them just before serving.
Conclusion:
The muffuletta sandwich is a classic New Orleans dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. With its unique combination of flavors and textures, the muffuletta is a sandwich that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are making it for a party or just for yourself, following these tips will help you create a delicious and authentic muffuletta sandwich.
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