Description
Legendary New Orleans Muffuletta Delight sandwich blends robust Italian deli meats and cheeses on crusty bread. Olive salad and layered ingredients create a hearty meal you’ll savor with Mediterranean-inspired zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round loaf of Italian bread
- 8 oz (226 g) Genoa salami, sliced
- 8 oz (226 g) ham, sliced
- 8 oz (226 g) mortadella, sliced
- 4 oz (113 g) provolone cheese, sliced
- 4 oz (113 g) mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ cup olive tapenade
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- ¼ cup green olives, sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsps red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice Italian bread horizontally to create two symmetrical halves, forming the base for this Mediterranean-inspired sandwich.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder into a zesty emulsion that will infuse the bread with robust flavors.
- Bread Seasoning: Liberally coat both interior bread surfaces with the prepared dressing, ensuring every inch absorbs the aromatic blend.
- Meat Layer Assembly: Meticulously arrange salami, ham, and mortadella across the bottom bread half, creating a rich and savory foundation that promises depth of flavor.
- Cheese Integration: Layer provolone and mozzarella over the meats, introducing a creamy texture that complements the robust protein underneath.
- Flavor Enhancement: Spread olive tapenade evenly, then strategically distribute roasted red peppers and green olives to introduce brightness and complexity to the sandwich profile.
- Final Composition: Crown the sandwich with the top bread half, gently pressing to meld ingredients and create a cohesive culinary experience.
- Flavor Infusion: Wrap the entire sandwich in plastic and refrigerate for one hour, allowing ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective flavor profile.
- Presentation: Slice into elegant wedges, revealing the intricate layers and inviting visual appeal of this Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Let the sandwich rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow ingredients to meld and develop deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose a sturdy Italian bread that can withstand the moisture from ingredients without becoming soggy, ensuring a perfect texture and structural integrity.
- Oil Distribution Technique: Brush dressing evenly and generously to guarantee each bite is infused with herbal and tangy undertones, preventing dry or bland sections.
- Pressing Technique: Apply gentle pressure when assembling to compress layers, creating a compact sandwich that holds together and allows flavors to interconnect seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg