Hearty Italian loaf layered with meats, cheese, and zesty olive salad, ideal for casual gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread & Spread
01 - 1 large round Sicilian or muffuletta loaf (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
02 - Olive salad (see olive salad section)
→ Olive Salad
03 - 1/2 cup chopped green olives
04 - 1/2 cup chopped black olives
05 - 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped pickled cauliflower (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon diced garlic
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Fillings
09 - 1/2 pound sliced mortadella
10 - 1/2 pound sliced salami
11 - 1/2 pound sliced ham
12 - 1/2 pound sliced provolone or Swiss cheese
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Slice the loaf horizontally and carefully remove some of the interior crumb from both halves to form a cavity for fillings.
02 - Combine green olives, black olives, roasted red peppers, pickled cauliflower, diced garlic, and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Stir to blend evenly.
03 - Generously spread olive salad onto the cut sides of both bread halves.
04 - Distribute mortadella, salami, ham, and provolone or Swiss cheese evenly over the bottom half of the bread.
05 - Cover with the upper bread half. Press gently, then cut the assembled loaf into halves or quarters, and serve.
