Authentic Muffaletta Sandwich with Homemade Olive Salad

Step 1

Chop and mix the olive salad ingredients. Adjust seasoning with more vinegar or pickling liquid to taste.

Step 2

Cut the loaf in half and remove some of the crumb from both sides to make space for filling.

Step 3

Evenly spread olive salad on both bread halves.

Step 4

Start with mortadella, placing half on the bottom and half on the top half of the loaf. Repeat with coppa and salami, alternating mild and hot salami on each side. Finish by layering all the cheese on one side.

Step 5

Wrap the sandwich tightly and refrigerate overnight. Optionally, weigh it down to help the ingredients meld together.

Step 6

Unwrap, slice, and enjoy cold, at room temperature, or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F oven until the cheese melts (about 20-30 mins).