Muffuletta Sandwiches

Recently I was invited to a Mardi Gras party. So, my neighbors and I dressed according to the theme, shared a baby sitter, and went to the party. Our hostess did a fantastic job with decorations of all kinds, beads, and the food! We had gumbo, piles of shrimp, muffuletta sandwhiches, and hurricanes to drink. So very delicious. 

Since then, I have been craving the muffuletta sandwhiches. I fell in love with this olive salad sandwich while living close to New Orleans years ago. And, I have had fun experimenting with the recipe. Sadly my kids do not care for it. However, that means more for me! I'm certain that this will last several weeks in the refridgerator, so I will happliy keep it all to myself.

Muffuletta Sandwiches

For the salad:
16oz. jar pickled mixed vegetables
¼ cup sliced green olives with pimientos
¼ cup sliced black olives
2 cloves minced garlic
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Drain and chop the pickled vegetables. Combine vegetables, olives, garlic, and olive oil.

For the sandwich:
Italian Bread
Sliced deli ham
Sliced salami
Sliced provolone cheese

Slice open the bread, layer with meat and cheese, and top with the vegetable salad. Replace the bread top and secure with toothpicks.