Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Olive Salad
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1 cup green olives, chopped
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1 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), chopped
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1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
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1 shallot, minced
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2 tablespoons capers
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sandwich
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1 large round Italian bread loaf (about 10 inches in diameter)
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1/2 pound thinly sliced turkey breast
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1/2 pound thinly sliced mortadella
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1/2 pound thinly sliced salami
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1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large bowl, mix the chopped green olives, giardiniera, roasted red peppers, shallot, capers, and minced garlic. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried basil, and oregano. Mix well and season with salt and black pepper. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Slice the Italian loaf horizontally. If needed, hollow out some of the bread’s interior to better hold the fillings.
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Spread a generous amount of olive salad on the bottom half of the bread. Layer the turkey breast, mortadella, salami, and provolone cheese. Add extra olive salad if desired. Place the top half of the bread over the fillings.
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Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
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Unwrap and slice into wedges. Enjoy!