Whether you make your version
of the muffuletta sandwich in the traditional style, loaded with meat — capicola, salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, and the like — or you prefer a meatless option like this recipe for Eggplant Muffuletta Sandwiches, the one thing you can't leave out is the olive salad.
Not exact matches
And unlike other sandwiches that may leave one with a single strong impression (a cheesesteak or corned beef, for instance) or else an overwhelming array
of flavors that fight for attention (the Dagwood or
Muffuletta or a sub), the club's particular combination
of constituent pieces allows each to contribute harmoniously to a cohesive whole.
If you love eggplant in sandwich form, try another
of recipes: Eggplant
Muffuletta Sandwiches or Grilled Eggplant Burgers with Spicy Garlic Spread.
Although classic
muffulettas include layers
of ham, salami, and provolone cheese, olive salad is the hallmark
of the real thing.
Muffulettas are hard to find outside
of New Orleans and everyone there closely guards their recipe, so I've developed my own spicy version
of this popular Louisiana sandwich.
Similar to a submarine with an olive salad topping,
muffuletta was originated by Signor Salvadore, the founder
of the famous Italian market called the Central Grocery.
Speaking
of mmmmm,
muffulettas are an excellent addition to the Super Bowl spread.
They had an extensive menu
of Cajun and Creole favorites, killer Po» Boys, and The
Muffuletta.
The classic New Orleans
Muffuletta is widely thought to be one
of the best sandwich recipes in the country.