Here’s how to make a Giant Muffuletta Italian Sandwich—a bold, flavor-packed classic from New Orleans with layers of meats, cheese, and a tangy olive salad:
🥪 Giant Muffuletta Sandwich
🛒 Ingredients
For the sandwich:
- 1 large round loaf (muffuletta bread or any round Italian bread)
- 200g sliced salami
- 200g sliced ham
- 150g mortadella
- 150g provolone cheese
- 150g mozzarella cheese
For the olive salad (key ingredient!):
- 1 cup green olives (chopped)
- ½ cup black olives (chopped)
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the olive salad
- Mix olives, capers, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, chili flakes, and pepper.
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes (longer = better flavor).
2. Prepare the bread
- Slice the round loaf horizontally.
- Scoop out a bit of the soft interior (optional, helps hold filling).
3. Assemble the layers
- Spread a generous layer of olive salad on the bottom half.
- Layer meats: salami → ham → mortadella
- Add cheeses: provolone → mozzarella
- Top with more olive salad
- Place the top half of bread on
4. Press and rest
- Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap
- Place a heavy object on top (like a pan)
- Let it sit for 1–2 hours (this step is essential!)
5. Serve
- Cut into wedges and enjoy
🍽️ Tips
- The longer it rests, the better the flavors blend
- You can make it a day ahead—perfect for gatherings
- Add roasted peppers for extra flavor
✅ What makes it special:
The muffuletta is all about that olive salad soaking into the bread, giving it a tangy, juicy, and savory bite in every layer.
If you want, I can give you a quick small version or a chicken halal-friendly version of this sandwich.
