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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Italian Muffuletta

10 MINPrep Time
6Servings
(1)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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A takeoff on the classic Italian hero. The combination of sliced meats is flexible; feel free to substitute or omit any of them. But what makes this sandwich a muffuletta is the olive and red pepper spread, so don't skip it!

Italian Muffuletta

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Italian Muffuletta

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar or rosé vinegar

  • 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 10 large pitted green olives (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup pitted kalamata or leccino olives (chopped)

  • ¼ cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1-pound round bread loaf (about 7 inches in diameter)
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced ham
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced salami
  • 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1½ ounces arugula leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, garlic, and oregano to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Stir in the green and kalamata olives and roasted peppers. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  2. Using a serrated knife, slice off the top inch of the bread loaf. Hollow out the bottom and top halves of the loaf. Spread some of the vinaigrette in the bread bottom. Layer the meats and cheese in the bottom half. Top with the onion, then the arugula. Spread the remaining vinaigrette on the cut side of the bread top, then replace the bread top. (The sandwich can be made a day ahead. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
  3. Cut the sandwich into wedges and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
6
per serving
Calories
1116
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
147 grams
Protein
56 grams
Fat
34 grams
Saturated Fat
12 grams
Cholestrol
93 milligrams
Sodium
1914 milligrams
Fiber
7 grams
Sugar
14 grams
Trans Fat
1 grams
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1 comment

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    Eddy Torres - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    I love Italian food!This recipe hits the spot!! Love you Giada!

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