Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Olive Salad
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1 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
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1 cup black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup giardiniera, drained and coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
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1/4 cup capers, drained
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1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sandwich
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1 large round Italian sesame seed bread (about 10 inches in diameter)
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4 oz. thinly sliced mortadella
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4 oz. thinly sliced salami
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4 oz. thinly sliced capicola
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4 oz. thinly sliced provolone cheese
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4 oz. thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the green olives, black olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, capers, celery, and minced garlic. Pour in the olive oil and vinegar. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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Slice the bread horizontally. Spread half of the olive salad on the bottom half. Layer with mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, and mozzarella. Top with remaining olive salad and cover with the top half of bread.
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Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Place under a heavy skillet or weight for at least 30 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.
# Notes:
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Overnight marination of olive salad is recommended for best flavor
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Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance
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Apple cider vinegar can be used instead of red wine vinegar