Best 7 Muffuletta Olive Salad Sandwich Recipes

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In the realm of sandwiches, the muffuletta stands tall as an iconic creation with a rich history. Originating in New Orleans, this culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring a round loaf of Italian bread, sliced in half and generously filled with an array of cured meats, cheeses, and a vibrant olive salad. The olive salad, the heart of the muffuletta, is a delectable combination of chopped green olives, pepperoncini, celery, carrots, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This flavorful salad adds a delightful crunch and tang to the sandwich, perfectly complementing the savory meats and cheeses. Whether you're a local New Orleanian or a food enthusiast seeking a taste of authentic flavors, the muffuletta is an extraordinary sandwich that promises a satisfying and unforgettable culinary experience.

**Recipes Included**:

* **Muffuletta Olive Salad Sandwich**: A comprehensive guide to crafting the classic muffuletta sandwich, complete with a detailed recipe for the olive salad and step-by-step instructions for assembling this iconic sandwich.

* **Olive Salad**: A standalone recipe for the olive salad, allowing you to savor this versatile condiment on its own or as a delightful addition to other dishes.

* **Muffuletta Bread**: For those who prefer the homemade touch, this recipe provides detailed instructions for baking your own muffuletta bread, capturing the authentic flavors of this essential component.

* **Muffuletta Spread**: A creamy and flavorful spread inspired by the muffuletta sandwich, perfect for adding a touch of New Orleans flair to your favorite appetizers or sandwiches.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 OLIVE SALAD SPREAD



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Olive salad spread recipe for muffuletta sandwich made with green and kalamata olives as well as roasted red peppers, capers, celery and green onions.

Provided by Steve Cylka

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cup green olives with pimentos (, roughly chopped)
1 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives (, roughly chopped)
2/3 cup roasted red peppers (, roughly chopped)
1/4 cup capers (, roughly minced)
2 stalks celery (, roughly chopped)
4 green onions (, roughly chopped)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and leave to marinate for an hour.
  • Use in a muffuletta sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.08 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.93 g, Protein 0.77 g, Fat 13.51 g, SaturatedFat 1.84 g, Sodium 886.66 mg, Fiber 1.95 g, Sugar 0.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 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

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 SANDWICH



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Make and share this Muffuletta Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf Italian bread (8-10 inch round)
1/2 lb thinly sliced genoa salami
1/3 lb thinly sliced provolone cheese
1/4 lb thinly sliced deli smoked ham
1 anchovy fillet, mashed (or equivalent amount anchovy paste)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
1/2 cup chopped ripe olives (black)
1/2 cup pickled vegetables (giardiniera)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • If using home made olive salad, make it by mixing all ingredients together.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before assembling sandwich.
  • Cut bread in half horizontally.
  • Remove about 1/2 inch of soft white bread from top layer of each half to make room for the filling, starting about 1/2 from sides.
  • Drain olive salad, reserving liquid.
  • Brush some of the liquid over cut sides of bread and toast under broiler until just lightly browned.
  • Brush a little more liquid on toasted sides and layer salami, 1/2 of the olive salad, the cheese, ham and remaining olive salad on bottom half of bread.
  • Cover with top half of bread and secure with a couple of tooth picks.
  • Place back in oven for a few minutes to heat all ingredients.
  • The cheese should just be warm and starting to get soft, but not runny.
  • Cut into 4 quarters and serve with plenty of napkins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 834.1, Fat 55.1, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 2620.1, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 8.3, Protein 35.6

Tips

- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the overall taste of your muffuletta olive salad sandwich. - Don't skimp on the olives: Olives are the star of the show in this sandwich, so be generous with them. Use a variety of olives, such as Kalamata, Niçoise, and Castelvetrano, to add different flavors and textures. - Chop the vegetables finely: Finely chopped vegetables will help the olive salad to come together and make it easier to spread on the bread. - Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is another key ingredient in this sandwich, so choose a good quality oil that has a fruity, flavorful taste. - Let the olive salad marinate: Marinating the olive salad for at least 30 minutes will help the flavors to meld and develop. - Use a sturdy bread: A sturdy bread, such as a French bread or Italian bread, will hold up well to the olive salad and other fillings. - Layer the sandwich generously: Don't be shy with the fillings! Layer the sandwich generously with olive salad, cheese, and meats. - Press the sandwich before serving: Pressing the sandwich before serving will help to hold it together and make it easier to eat.

Conclusion

The muffuletta olive salad sandwich is a classic New Orleans sandwich that is packed with flavor. With its briny olives, tangy dressing, and generous fillings, this sandwich is sure to satisfy. Whether you're making it for a party or just for lunch, the muffuletta olive salad sandwich is sure to be a hit.

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