Best 10 Muffuletta Relish Recipes

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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.

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

CHICKEN MUFFULETTA WITH SPICY OLIVE RELISH MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise:
2 roasted red peppers (from a jar), drained
1/2 or 1 jalapeno chile, chopped (depending on how spicy you like)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
3/4 cup prepared olive relish
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
Muffuletta:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 1/4-inch thick slices provolone cheese
1 large round loaf of bread, sliced in half crosswise
Spicy olive relish
Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise
Aluminum foil
2 bricks or a cast iron pan and a few heavy cans.

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 0

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



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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

1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
1/4 cup cocktail onions, drained and chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 round loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
1/2 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 pound sliced mortadella
1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese

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



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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

1 loaf muffuletta bread (round 10 inch loaf) or 1 loaf sesame topped Italian bread (round 10 inch loaf)
1/4 lb mortadella, thin sliced
1/4 lb cappicola ham, thin sliced
1/4 lb hard genoa salami, thin sliced
1/4 lb provolone cheese, thin sliced
1/4 lb or 1/4 lb emmenthaler cheese, thin sliced
1 1/2 cups green olives, Pitted
1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup black olives, pitted
1 cup pickled vegetables
1 tablespoon capers
fresh garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/8 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup roasted red pepper
1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste, salt may not be necessary (optional)
fresh ground pepper, to taste

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



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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

2 roasted red peppers, drained (from a jar)
1/2 jalapeno chile, chopped (depending on how spicy you like)
1 -2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup prepared olive relish (black and green olives, chopped)
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
16 slices provolone cheese (1/4 inch thick)
2 cups arugula
1 large round loaf Italian bread, sliced in half crosswise
3/4 cup spicy olive relish (black and green olives, chopped)
spicy olive relish mayonnaise (from above)

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



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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

REAL N'AWLINS MUFFULETTA



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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

1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, crushed
½ cup drained kalamata olives, crushed
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup roughly chopped pickled cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped carrot
½ cup pepperoncini, drained
¼ cup marinated cocktail onions
½ teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup canola oil
2 (1 pound) loaves Italian bread
8 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami
8 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
8 ounces sliced mortadella
8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced provolone cheese

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



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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

1 cup pitted Spanish green olives
1 cup pitted brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash of hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
Italian bread slices, toasted

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



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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

1 cup chopped Vidalia onion
1/2 cup drained small Spanish pimiento-stuffed green olives
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 24-inch long French or sourdough baguette, split lengthwise
12 ounces assorted sliced deli meats and cheeses (such as ham, mortadella, salami, provolone cheese and mozzarella cheese)

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



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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

1 baguette French bread (16 oz; about 20 inches long), cut in half horizontally
1/4 cup chives-and-onion cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container)
1 jar (6 1/2 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, well drained, patted dry and finely chopped
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (from 12-oz jar), patted dry, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
1/4 lb thinly sliced salami
Assorted large pitted kalamata and pimiento-stuffed green olives, if desired

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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