Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich
A culinary masterpiece featuring layers of savory Italian meats, provolone cheese, and a vibrant olive salad, all enveloped in fresh bread, perfect for gatherings and casual meals.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
For the sandwich
- 1 large round loaf 1 large round loaf of bread Choose a sturdy round loaf like ciabatta or focaccia.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup olive salad Can be made from a mix of green and black olives, diced celery, and carrots.
- 1/2 lb 1/2 lb mortadella, sliced Use high-quality sliced mortadella for best flavor.
- 1/2 lb 1/2 lb salami, sliced
- 1/2 lb 1/2 lb ham, sliced
- 1/2 lb 1/2 lb provolone cheese, sliced Opt for fresh provolone for best taste.
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cutting the loaf of bread in half horizontally.
- On the bottom half, layer the olive salad generously across the surface.
- Next, layer on the mortadella, followed by salami, ham, and then the provolone cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich, pressing down gently.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Slice the sandwich into wedges and serve.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best taste. Consider adding roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts to the olive salad for extra flavor. Pressing the sandwich while wrapped can enhance flavor melding.