Muffaletta
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Muffaletta
The Muffaletta is a tradition in New Orleans that's not to be missed. Try this homemade version if you're not a local.
***OLIVE SALAD***
2/3 cup green olives -- pitted and
chopped
2/3 cup black olives -- pitted and chopped
1/4 cup pimiento -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- finely minced
1 fillet anchovy -- mashed
1 tablespoon capers
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
***THE SANDWICH***
1 large loaf Italian bread
1/3 pound hard salami -- very thinly sliced
1/3 pound mortadella -- very thinly sliced
1/3 pound provolone -- thinly sliced
OLIVE SALAD: Mix together all ingredients and let marinate for AT LEAST 12 hours.
THE SANDWICH: Slice loaf in half horizontally and slightly scoop out insides. Layer on salami, ham and Provolone. Spread on olive spread at least 3/4-inch thick. Replace top half of loaf and eat.
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