5-Step Muffuletta

How about a big, strong sandwich with lots of dad vibes for his day? (Psst! It’s on the 16th.) He’ll love eating it and you’ll love how easy it is to make. It’s great for a weekend lunch and works wonders on a party platter.


Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 1
    loaf L&B Herb Focaccia Bread
  • 4
    ounces sliced provolone cheese
  • 4
    ounces sliced soppressata
  • 4
    ounces sliced mortadella
  • 4
    ounces sliced mozzarella
  • 4
    ounces sliced hard salami
  • 4
    ounces sliced deli ham

For the olive salad:

  • 1/2
    cup giardiniera
  • 1/4
    cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/4
    cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
  • 1/4
    cup sweet cherry peppers
  • 1/4
    cup chopped freshly parsley
  • 2
    tablespoons drained capers
  • 1
    garlic clove
  • 2
    tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1
    tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the olive salad: In a food processor, combine giardiniera, pitted kalamata olives, pitted Castelvetrano olives, sweet cherry peppers, chopped fresh parsley, drained capers and garlic. Pulse for 30 seconds to pea-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Transfer the olive salad to a small bowl and add red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Stir to combine and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cut loaf of focaccia in half to separate the top and bottom. Spread the olive salad on the bottom half of the loaf.

  4. 4

    Layer on provolone, soppressata, mortadella, sliced mozzarella, sliced hard salami and ham.

  5. 5

    Close the sandwich and press down gently. To serve, cut the muffuletta into 6 triangular wedges and enjoy.