Name: Muffaletta Italian Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 large round Italian loaf or sesame bread (about 10 inches), sliced horizontally; 225 g halal beef mortadella, thinly sliced; 225 g halal beef or turkey salami, thinly sliced; 225 g halal beef or turkey capicola-style deli meat, thinly sliced; 225 g provolone cheese, sliced; 60 ml olive oil (optional, for drizzling); For the olive salad:; 150 g green olives, pitted and finely chopped; 75 g kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped; 60 g giardiniera (pickled vegetables), finely chopped; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped; 60 ml olive oil; 15 ml red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Description

This Muffaletta Italian Sandwich is a bold, flavorful, no-cook recipe featuring layers of halal deli meats, provolone cheese, and a zesty olive salad, all packed inside a crusty Italian loaf. Perfect for sharing or make-ahead meals.

Ingredients

1 large round Italian loaf or sesame bread (about 10 inches), sliced horizontally
225 g halal beef mortadella, thinly sliced
225 g halal beef or turkey salami, thinly sliced
225 g halal beef or turkey capicola-style deli meat, thinly sliced
225 g provolone cheese, sliced
60 ml olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
For the olive salad:
150 g green olives, pitted and finely chopped
75 g kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
60 g giardiniera (pickled vegetables), finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped
60 ml olive oil
15 ml red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine green olives, kalamata olives, giardiniera, capers, garlic, parsley or basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and black pepper. Mix well and let rest for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Slice the Italian loaf horizontally and remove a bit of the soft interior if needed to create space.
Spread the olive salad evenly over the bottom half of the bread.
Layer mortadella, salami, capicola-style meat, and provolone cheese over the olive salad.
Drizzle lightly with olive oil if desired, then place the top half of the bread over the fillings.
Gently press the sandwich to compact the layers. Slice into wedges and serve immediately, or wrap tightly and let rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add roasted red peppers for extra color and sweetness.
Swap provolone for mozzarella or mild cheddar for a twist.
Add chopped chili or red pepper flakes for heat.
Use whole wheat or multigrain bread for a heartier option.
Tastes even better after resting for a few hours.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich wedge
Calories: 620
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1800mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 25g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg