How to Make Amazing Muffaletta Olive Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic sandwiches, the Muffaletta is a standout. Originating from New Orleans, this hearty sandwich is typically loaded with layers of meats, cheeses, and a tangy olive salad. While the Muffaletta is delicious on its own, the real star of the show is the olive salad. Packed with briny olives, marinated vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this salad adds a punch of flavor to any dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained, brine reserved
  • 1 (6 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, drained, brine reserved
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
  • ¼ cup Italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons reserved olive brine, or as needed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Place the black olives, pimento-stuffed green olives, artichoke hearts, onion, celery, garlic, and capers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are uniform in size, and no larger than a popcorn kernel. Stir in the Italian dressing. Add equal amounts of green and black olive brine as needed for a moist consistency. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    39 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 390mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 41mg