Stacked Muffuletta Salad (Print Version)

Layers of cured meats, cheeses, bold olive salad, and crisp greens create a lively plate for sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Olive Salad

01 - 240 ml mixed pitted green and black olives, chopped
02 - 60 ml pickled giardiniera, chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
04 - 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, diced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Salad Base

11 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
12 - 2 cups baby spinach leaves
13 - 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Meats and Cheeses

15 - 100 g Genoa salami, sliced into strips
16 - 100 g mortadella or ham, sliced into strips
17 - 100 g provolone cheese, sliced into strips
18 - 100 g mozzarella cheese, sliced into strips

→ Garnish

19 - 60 ml fresh basil leaves, torn
20 - 60 ml pepperoncini, sliced (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine chopped olives, pickled giardiniera, capers, roasted red peppers, parsley, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Add red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside to marinate while assembling the remainder.
02 - Layer chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach evenly on a large shallow serving platter or salad bowl.
03 - Scatter halved grape tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion across the greens.
04 - Arrange strips of Genoa salami, mortadella or ham, provolone, and mozzarella in decorative layers or stacks on top of the salad base.
05 - Generously spoon the marinated olive salad mixture over the meats and cheeses.
06 - Sprinkle torn fresh basil and sliced pepperoncini over the salad as garnish, if desired.
07 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to assemble and ready in half an hour
  • Perfect for sharing as a main dish or bold side
  • No cooking needed
  • Vibrant colors and flavors that impress every time
02 -
  • Very high in protein from meats and cheese
  • Loaded with Mediterranean flavors from olives and giardiniera
  • Great for meal prep as flavors deepen over time
03 -
  • Let the olive salad sit for at least 10 minutes before using to maximize flavor
  • Slice all meats and cheeses evenly so every bite has variety
  • Use a very sharp knife for the cleanest presentation and easiest serving

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