Make-ahead New Orleans Muffuletta

1 hr 15 min

8 servings

The trick to this recipe is to make it a few hours ahead (or the night before) to let flavours blend.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf round bread
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 4 oz (120 g) sliced ham
  • 4 oz (120 g) sliced salami
  • 8 oz (240 g) sliced turkey
  • 4 oz (120 g) sliced provolone
  • 4 oz (120 g) sliced mozzarella
  • 1 cup Olive Tapenade
  • 2 cups pitted olives, brined or oil cured
  • 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 cup olive oil
  • 1 1⁄2 tbsp Rosemary Garlic Seasoning or Herb & Garlic Dip Mix
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp capers, optional
  • 2 anchovy filets, optional

Preparation

  1. Cut bread in half horizontally. Tear out some of the insides to form a shallow hollow. Heap lettuce in the bottom half, then layer with meats and cheese. Top with Tapenade and cover with top half of bread.
  2. Wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cut into wedges.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 370, Fat 15 g (Saturated 4 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1400 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 24 g.