Muffuletta Olive Spread

Used on New Orleans Muffaletta Sandwiches or hors d’oeuvres.(pronounced “muf-uh-lah’-ta”—just ask Larry)
Revised March 2014 - Glady

This spread and sandwich was invented at the Central Grocery on Decatur Street in New Orleans. It is not far from Jackson Square. - Larry

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic
• 1 slice onion
• 1/2 cup green pimento-stuffed olives
• 1/2 cup pitted Calamata olives from the Deli. Not salted/dried.
• 1/4 cup pickled cauliflower mix (in pickle section of market)
• 1 Tbs. capers
• 1 Tbsp chopped green pepper
• 1 Tbsp dry parsley
• 1/2 tsp each: salt, celery seed and freshly ground pepper.
• 1 Tbs. dried oregano
• 3/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Cut deli Calamata olives in half to check for pits.
2. With food processor running, drop in garlic to mince, then the onion slice, then green pepper.
3. Add all other ingredients and process, but not too fine.
4. Put spread in a jar, pack lightly, and add more olive oil to fill the crevices and cover the top of the spread.
5. Can be kept about a month in the refrigerator.
6. I have a large food processor, so I double the above recipe, put some spread in small jars to give as gifts.
7. Doubling the recipe fills three 8 oz jars.
8. For sandwich or appetizers - Recipe here.