Muffuletta

Loaded with flavors, this is a hearty Italian favorite with a California twist. The muffuletta sandwich is said to have originated in New Orleans, by a delicatessen owner, a Sicilian immigrant. The traditional-style muffuletta sandwich consists of a muffuletta loaf split horizontally and covered with layers of marinated muffuletta-style olive salad, the signature olive salad is allowed to combine for at least 24 hours for intensity of flavors. Grab your favorite California Wine and enjoy!

Serves: 12

Featuring California Wines

Ingredients

	Filling
90 g	pitted Kalamata olives
90 g	pitted green olives
35 g	diced dill pickle
2 tbsp	chopped sundried tomatoes
1 tbsp	chopped jalapenos
74 g	chopped roasted red peppers
2	minced cloves of garlic
60 ml	olive oil
2 tbsp	chopped fresh basil
20 g	shredded kale or arugula
1 tsp	salt
1 tsp	pepper
	Muffuletta
1	large ciabatta loaf or other soft Italian bread cut in half lengthwise
115 g	sliced roast beef
115 g	sliced hot Genoa salami
115 g	sliced black forest ham
225 g	sliced Provolone cheese
225 g	sliced Smoked Mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp	Dijon Mustard

Step 1
Combine all the filling ingredients into a bowl and mix. Can be made the day before. Cover and refrigerate.
Step 2
Spread 1 tbsp of Dijon onto each side of the loaf.
Step 3
Spread the filling over both halves of the loaf.
Step 4
Lay the roast beef on one side of the loaf.
Step 5
Lay the Genoa salami on the opposite side as well as the ham.
Step 6
Place the provolone on top of roast beef.
Step 7
Place mozzarella on top of ham.
Step 8
Fold the 2 halves together and tightly wrap them in saran wrap.
Step 9
Place between 2 baking pans and place a heavy cast iron pan or another heavy object to press the sandwich together. Or if you have one use a sandwich press. Leave to flatten for an hour turning in 30 minutes or longer if you desire.
Step 10
Remove from saran, cut into 4 pieces and serve.

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