Here’s a classic Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich 🇮🇹🥪
Perfect for a party or sharing with family—full of bold flavors and hearty enough to slice like a pie.
Giant Muffaletta Italian Sandwich
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
Bread
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1 large round loaf of Italian or Sicilian bread (about 10–12 inches)
Olive Salad (key flavor)
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½ cup green olives, chopped
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½ cup black olives, chopped
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2–3 tbsp pickled vegetables (like giardiniera), chopped
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp red wine vinegar
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp garlic, minced
Meats & Cheese
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¼ lb (115 g) Genoa salami, thinly sliced
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¼ lb (115 g) ham, thinly sliced
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¼ lb (115 g) mortadella or capicola, thinly sliced
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½ lb (225 g) provolone cheese, sliced
Optional
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Lettuce or tomato slices (not traditional, but optional for freshness)
Instructions
1. Prepare the olive salad
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Mix chopped green and black olives, pickled vegetables, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and garlic in a small bowl.
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Let sit at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
2. Prepare the bread
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Cut the round loaf horizontally in half.
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Hollow out a small portion of the soft center to make room for fillings (optional, helps balance flavors).
3. Layer the sandwich
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Spread olive salad generously on both halves of the bread.
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Layer meats evenly: salami, ham, mortadella.
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Add provolone slices on top.
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Optional: add lettuce or tomato slices.
4. Assemble and press
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Place the top half of the bread on the fillings.
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Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil.
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Let sit for at least 1 hour (up to overnight in fridge) to let flavors meld.
5. Serve
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Slice into wedges or halves like a pie
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Perfect for picnics, parties, or sharing
Tips
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Use high-quality Italian cold cuts for the best flavor.
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Olive salad is the key—don’t skimp!
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Make ahead: The sandwich tastes even better the next day.