How to Make Olive Salad for Muffalettas - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most iconic sandwiches to come out of the city of New Orleans is the muffaletta. This Italian-inspired sandwich is packed with layers of salty meats, tangy cheeses, and a signature olive salad that really sets it apart. The olive salad is what gives the muffaletta its distinctive flavor and is crucial to the success of the sandwich.

While the muffaletta originated in New Orleans, it has gained popularity around the world for its bold flavors and hearty ingredients. The key ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
  • 1 (5 ounce) jar pitted green olives, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place the black olives, green olives, artichoke hearts with their juice, and onion into a food processor. Pour in the vinegar and olive oil, and season with garlic, celery seed, oregano, basil and black pepper. Cover, and process until finely chopped. Use as a condiment on sandwiches, or a dip for crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.
  • Nutrition

    193 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 692mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 51mg