Classic Italian Muffuletta Sandwich (Print Version)

Savory Italian muffuletta with salami, ham, cheeses, olives, and roasted peppers on crusty bread.

# Ingredients:

Bread

01 - 1 large round loaf Italian bread

Dressing

02 - 60 ml olive oil
03 - 30 ml red wine vinegar
04 - 0.25 tsp dried oregano
05 - 0.25 tsp dried basil
06 - 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
07 - 0.25 tsp garlic powder

Meats

08 - 225 g Genoa salami, sliced
09 - 225 g ham, sliced
10 - 225 g mortadella, sliced

Cheeses

11 - 115 g provolone cheese, sliced
12 - 115 g mozzarella cheese, sliced

Toppings

13 - 120 ml olive tapenade
14 - 120 ml roasted red peppers, sliced
15 - 60 ml green olives, sliced

# Instructions:

01 - Slice the Italian bread horizontally into two even halves.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl.
03 - Brush the cut sides of the bread generously with the prepared dressing.
04 - On the bottom half of the bread, layer salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, mozzarella, olive tapenade, roasted red peppers, and green olives evenly.
05 - Place the top half of the loaf over the layered bottom and press gently. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
06 - Refrigerate the assembled sandwich for at least 60 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
07 - Remove from refrigerator, slice into wedges, and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Chilling the sandwich overnight enhances the melding of flavors.