Muffuletta

Scarlett516's Note:

A sandwich that originated in New Orleans, this recipe is from the Café Maspero in the French Quarter. Traditionally, a muffaletta has venison, but this version uses pastrami, which is the Café Maspero's specialty. The time does not include the 1 hour marinating.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Olive Salad

• 4 ounces giardiniera , mixed marinated vegetables
• 3 ounces greek kalamata olives , pitted
• 3 ounces Sicilian olives , pitted
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Assembly

• 4 seeded rolls , sliced
• ½ lb smoked ham , thinly sliced
• ½ lb pastrami , thinly sliced
• 8 slices genoa salami
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 1 cup olive salad

Directions:

1. Drain the giardiniera and olives. Chop coarsely in a food processor.
2. Remove to a bowl and add the olive oil, garlic, oregano, ground black pepper, and stir well. Set aside and allow to marinate for one hour.
3. Spread 1 tbsp olive salad on each side of the rolls.
4. Place 3 slices of pastrami on each roll, followed by three slices of ham and 2 slices of salami.
5. Top each roll with 2 slices of cheese and place under a broiler until the cheese has melted and the sandwich is warm. Place the top on the roll and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Cheri 911]

This is a great version of a classic. I love the olive salad recipe, especially. I don't usually broil the sandwiches, but rather assemble and wrap to take for a weekend trip or picnic. They actually improve with a little time assembled - the flavors meld deliciously.

[JustMeMelMel]

We really loved the olive salad wth the meats! It added so much flavor to the sandwich. We will have these luscious sandwiches often!

[Lavender Lynn]

This is a really good sandwich, and should probably get more respect than we gave it; but the cost of the ingredients had us looking for more yet; and there was a bitterness in the olive salad we could do without. That said, it's a carnival of flavors and a big fat sandwich and will be enjoyed, especially by the adventurous. Made for Zaar World Tour 5.