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    Home » Appetizers and Side Dishes » Olive Salad Sandwich Spread

    Olive Salad Sandwich Spread

    Date: September 26, 2022 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    This Olive Salad is the best thing you can do for your sandwich. It’s salty and briny, and it’s perfect with some smoky deli ham.

    You can use this olive sandwich spread for your next sandwich or make a New Orleans Muffaletta sandwich for a taste of Mardi Gras. Sometimes, olive salad is simply called Muffaletta because that’s such a popular choice in serving.

    • Olive Salad vs. Giardiniera
    • Making a Muffaletta Sandwich
    • Recipe
    24Bite: Olive Salad Sandwich Spread Recipe by Christian Guzman
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    Ingredients

    ingredients for muffaletta olive sandwich spread on a countertop

    If you like olives, you’re going to love this! It’s got olives of every kind, along with peppers and sun dried tomatoes.

    If you have giardiniera, you could add some of that as well. Although not traditional, pickled artichoke hearts could also be added.

    I’ve used leftover oil from the sun dried tomatoes. It’s so flavorful! Both my Marry Me Chicken Pasta and my Homemade Pizza Bread Loaf have reserved oil.

    Use the best extra virgin olive oil you can afford. And, always use red wine vinegar. It has the best flavor. You’re not cooking anything so you’re fully dependent on the individual flavors.

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    Olive Salad vs. Giardiniera

    The difference between olive salad and giardiniera is fairly easy. Giardiniera is made up of pickled vegetables. They’re usually more chunky and it doesn’t usually include olives. Olive salad is chopped more finely. It’s not a paste, but more like bruschetta.

    Now that I’m thinking about bruschetta, this would be delicious served as an appetizer on little slices of toasty bread. It would also be good with some cream cheese and this olive salad on top.

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    Making a Muffaletta Sandwich

    I just happen to love olives so I like to use this olive salad on whatever sandwich I’m making. It’s got that salty, briny flavor that makes your mouth water.

    If you’re making Muffaletta sandwiches from one regular round loaf of artisan bread, this should be enough for the entire loaf.

    Cut loaf in half horizontally. Shake red wine vinegar and olive oil generously on each side. Spread the olive salad on each side. Add your favorite deli cuts. Place the top of the bread back on. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap tightly.

    You can place a heavy plate on top to weight it down. Refrigerate at least an hour then cut into triangle pieces (like pizza).

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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 94kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    This Olive Salad is the best thing you can do for your sandwich. It's salty and briny and perfect with some smoky deli ham.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • Chopper or Food Processor

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Green Olives, pimiento stuffed
    • 4.25 ounces Black Olives, canned, sliced, drained
    • ¼ cup Kalamata Olives
    • 2 tablespoons Sun Dried Tomatoes
    • ½ cup Roasted Red Pepper, from a jar, drained, about two large pieces
    • ¼ cup Pepperoncini, sliced, drained (or banana peppers)
    • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

    Instructions

    • Place green olives in chopper or food processor and chop into small pieces. The green olives take the longest so I usually chop them separately. Remove to a bowl.
    • Place remaining olives, tomatoes, red peppers and peppers in chopper and process into small pieces. Return the green olives to the chopper, along with the vinegar and oil.
    • Process just until well mixed.



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    Notes

    Can be used right away but it’s best when refrigerated overnight.
    If you’re making Muffaletta sandwiches from one regular round loaf of artisan bread, this should be enough for the entire loaf.
    Cut loaf in half horizontally. Shake red wine vinegar and olive oil generously on each side. Spread the olive salad on each side. Add your favorite deli cuts. Place the top of the bread back on. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap tightly. You can place a heavy plate on top to weight it down. Refrigerate at least an hour before cutting.
    Nutrition Facts
    Olive Salad Sandwich Spread
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 94 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Sodium 610mg27%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 1g2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Appetizer, Salad
    Cuisine American, Fusion, Italian
    Keyword Muffuletta Sandwich Spread, Olive Sandwich Spread
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