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Muffuletta Bruschetta

Prep Time
35 min

Yields 40 bruschetta.

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ingredients

Olive Spread

1
cup pitted Kalamata olives
1
cup pimiento-stuffed Manzanilla olives
½
cup roughly chopped roasted red pepper (about 1 whole pepper, jarred or fresh)
½
cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼
cup red wine vinegar
2
tbsp roughly chopped fresh parsley
1
tbsp roughly chopped fresh oregano
Freshly ground black pepper

Bruschetta

1
baguette (about 24 inches long), sliced on the bias into forty 1/4-inch-thick rounds
20 1/4-inch
slices fresh mozzarella (1 1/2 lbs), cut into half-moons
10
thin slices provolone cheese (7 oz), cut into quarters
10
thin slices mortadella (3 oz), cut into quarters
10
thin slices capicola (3 oz), cut into quarters
10
thin slices Genoa salami (3 oz), cut into quarters
40
small fresh basil leaves
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directions

Step 1

Combine the Kalamata and Manzanilla olives, red pepper, olive oil, vinegar, parsley and oregano in a food processor. Pulse 8 to 10 times, until evenly incorporated but still chunky (nothing larger than pea-size). If not using immediately, transfer the spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. (Makes 2 cups.)

Step 2

Lay the baguette slices on two baking sheets. Top each slice with 1 teaspoon of the olive spread. Then layer the slices with a piece of mozzarella, followed a piece each of provolone, mortadella, capicola and salami. (At this point, the bruschetta can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours; remove from the fridge 30 minutes prior to serving.) Finish the bruschetta with a small dollop of olive spread, and garnish with a basil leaf. Serve immediately.

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