Muffuletta Sandwich Delight
Indulge in this delightful Muffuletta Sandwich, inspired by Giada De Laurentiis’ classic recipe. This hearty Italian sandwich layers savory cured meats, creamy provolone cheese, and a fresh, zesty olive salad, all nestled within a warm, crusty ciabatta bread. Perfect for lunch or as a satisfying snack, it's an ideal dish for sharing at picnics, parties, or family gatherings. The combination of flavors and textures represents an authentic taste of Italian cuisine that everyone will love.
6
Servings
300
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
Red wine vinegar
1/4 cup (None)
Dried oregano
1 teaspoon (None)
Garlic cloves
2 (Finely chopped)
Olive oil
1/3 cup (None)
Large pitted green olives
10 (Chopped)
Pitted kalamata olives
1/3 cup (Chopped)
Chopped roasted red pepper
1/4 cup (None)
Black pepper
1/8 teaspoon (None)
Round ciabatta bread
1 (7-inch) (Whole)
Thinly sliced ham
4 ounces (None)
Thinly sliced salami
4 ounces (None)
Thinly sliced mortadella
4 ounces (None)
Sliced provolone cheese
4 ounces (None)
Red onion
1/2 (Thinly sliced)
Arugula
3 cups (Loosely packed)
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and finely chopped garlic until well blended.
2
Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk the mixture until it is emulsified.
3
Fold in the chopped green olives, kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, and black pepper, ensuring everything is well combined.
4
Using a serrated knife, carefully slice off the top inch of the ciabatta loaf. Then, split the loaf horizontally and scoop out soft bread from both halves, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. (Set aside the removed bread for other uses if desired.)
5
Spread half of the olive vinaigrette on the bottom half of the loaf. Start layering with thin slices of ham, salami, and mortadella, followed by the provolone cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and arugula.
6
Spread the remaining vinaigrette on the top half of the bread, and place it vinaigrette-side down over the layered fillings.
7
Press the sandwich gently, then cut into six equal wedges for serving.
Nutrition Information
21g
Fat
16g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Muffuletta Sandwich Delight?
It is a hearty Italian sandwich layered with cured meats, provolone cheese, and a fresh olive salad on ciabatta bread.
Who inspired this Muffuletta recipe?
This recipe is inspired by Giada De Laurentiis' classic Muffuletta preparation.
What type of bread is used for this recipe?
The recipe calls for one 7-inch round ciabatta bread loaf.
How many servings does this sandwich provide?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
How many calories are in one serving of this sandwich?
There are 300 calories per serving.
Which cured meats are included in the Muffuletta?
The sandwich uses 4 ounces each of thinly sliced ham, salami, and mortadella.
What kind of cheese is recommended for this recipe?
4 ounces of sliced provolone cheese is used for this sandwich.
What ingredients make up the olive salad?
The olive salad consists of green olives, kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, and black pepper mixed with a vinaigrette.
How should the ciabatta bread be prepared?
Slice off the top inch, split it horizontally, and scoop out the soft bread to leave a 1/2-inch shell.
What are the ingredients for the vinaigrette?
The vinaigrette is made from red wine vinegar, dried oregano, finely chopped garlic, and olive oil.
Is there any fresh green used in the sandwich?
Yes, the recipe includes 3 cups of loosely packed arugula.
How much protein is in each serving?
Each serving contains 9 grams of protein.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 21 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a single serving?
The sandwich contains 16 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How do you assemble the sandwich?
Spread vinaigrette on the bread, layer the meats, cheese, onion, and arugula, then top with more vinaigrette and the other bread half.
Is this sandwich suitable for parties?
Yes, it is described as an ideal dish for sharing at picnics, parties, or family gatherings.
How much garlic is needed?
The recipe requires 2 finely chopped garlic cloves.
What type of vinegar is used?
1/4 cup of red wine vinegar is used for the base of the dressing.
What should I do with the bread removed from the center?
You can set aside the removed soft bread for other uses if desired.
How many green olives are used?
10 large pitted green olives are chopped for the olive salad.
How much kalamata olives does the recipe call for?
The recipe uses 1/3 cup of chopped pitted kalamata olives.
Should the sandwich be pressed before serving?
Yes, you should press the sandwich gently before cutting.
How should the sandwich be cut for serving?
It should be cut into six equal wedges.
What makes the olive salad zesty?
The combination of red wine vinegar, garlic, and two types of olives creates a zesty flavor profile.
Is black pepper included in the recipe?
Yes, 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper is folded into the olive mixture.
How is the garlic prepared?
The garlic should be finely chopped before whisking it with the vinegar and oregano.
What thickness should the bread shell be?
You should leave a 1/2-inch thick shell when scooping out the bread.
Can this be served as a snack?
Yes, it is noted as being perfect for a satisfying snack.
How much dried oregano is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
How is the red onion prepared?
Half of a red onion should be thinly sliced for layering.