Planning a day at the beach? There’s one thing every Italian knows: the secret to a great beach day is packing great food.
Enter the muffuletta sandwich—a bold, flavour-packed classic that travels well, feeds a crowd, and only gets better as it rests. No stress, no mess—just delicious food done right.
This layered Italian sandwich is built to impress, with every bite delivering the perfect balance of salty, savoury, tangy, and creamy. Best of all? You can find everything you need to make it at your nearest Grande Cheese Market.
CLASSIC MUFFULETTA SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 large loaf of calabrese bread
- Slices of provolone
- Slices of mozzarella
- Capocollo (mild)
- Genoa salami (mild)
- Mortadella
- Muffuletta mix
- Optional: Green pimento olives for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
- Start by slicing the Calabrese loaf horizontally, creating a sturdy base and top.
- Layer your meats: capocollo, Genoa salami, and mortadella.
- Add slices of provolone and mozzarella for creaminess and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Spread a generous layer of muffuletta mix on top. This adds tang, moisture, and depth.
- Place the top of the bread back on, press everything down firmly, and wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or foil.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours—overnight if you can. This lets all the flavours come together.
- Before heading out, slice into equal parts for easy serving.
- Optional: Top each piece with a green pimento olive secured with a toothpick for a little flair.
Pro Tip: Make it the night before your beach day and let it rest in the fridge overnight. Not only does it travel well, but it also tastes even better once everything’s had time to meld together. Just remember: no swimming for 30 minutes after eating (Nonna’s rules!).
Where to Shop:
From deli meats and cheeses to muffuletta mix and freshly baked breads, you can find all the ingredients for this recipe at Grande Cheese Market. Visit us in-store and let us help you get beach-day ready.
