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muffaletta salad recipe

Muffaletta Salad Recipe (Savor the Flavor)

Elevate your meal with this Italian-inspired chopped salad, where golden croutons meet a zesty dressing, perfectly tossed with romaine, mozzarella, assorted cured meats, and olives for a burst of flavors.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Assembling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Cutting Board and Knife
  • Measuring Utensils
  • Tongs or Salad Servers
  • Salad Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Medium bowl
  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 2 tbsp pickled peppers
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pimento olives, chopped
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella or bocconcini, diced
  • 1/2 cup mortadella, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 cup ham, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 cup salami, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 cup provolone, diced

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Fire up your oven to a cozy 300 degrees F.
  • Cubed Bliss: Toss those bread cubes with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Single Layer Magic: Spread the seasoned bread cubes evenly on a spacious baking sheet.
  • Golden Ambition: Toast in the oven, giving them a toss occasionally until they dance to a golden tune � usually around 15 minutes.
  • Whisk Wonders: In a medium bowl, summon the magic by whisking together vinegar, pickled peppers, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  • Olive Symphony: Introduce the olive oil, kalamata olives, and pimento olives to the enchanting mix. Whisk until they harmonize into dressing brilliance.
  • Leafy Waltz: Embark on the salad journey by tossing romaine with the delightful company of mozzarella or bocconcini.
  • Cured Ensemble: Bring in the party of mortadella, ham, salami, and provolone to the romaine rendezvous.
  • Crouton Carnival: Don't forget the star of the show � the golden croutons. Let them join the dance.
  • Dress to Impress: Pour that luscious dressing over the salad and give it a toss until every leaf and crouton is coated in flavorful elegance.

Notes

  • �You can use salami only, if you do not want to use different varieties.
  • Spices and ingredients can be as per your choice.
  • You can even customize this salad by following the steps given.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal
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