Muffaletta Pasta Salad is full of olive salad, ham, salami, and provolone cheese all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Perfect for Mardi Gras or any time you want a little taste of New Orleans.

What Is A Muffaletta"

The muffaletta sandwich is a famous New Orleans sandwich that originated at The Central Grocery in New Orleans. Created by a Sicilian immigrant, the muffaletta is made on a round loaf of bread stuffed with cured meats, cheese, and olive salad. Here is my version of the muffaletta sandwich. I have transformed the muffaletta sandwich into all kinds of recipes. Scroll down for more.

Ingredients needed for Muffaletta Pasta Salad

Mini Farfalle– you can use another pasta shape if you wish.

Provolone Cheese– I get thick slices from the deli and chop them into bite-sized pieces, but thiner slices work too.
Ham– I use deli-sliced ham and have them slice it a little thicker than I would for sandwiches.

Salami– I use deli-sliced salami.

Black and Green Olives– You will want to chop them up pretty finely so they get evenly distributed throughout the salad.

Parsley– adds lots of fresh flavor.

Pepperoncini Peppers– add some bite to the salad. Add fewer or omit them if you don’t care for them.

Red Bell Pepper– you can use roasted red pepper instead, but I like the crunch that the fresh adds.

Celery

Red Onion– can use green onion if you prefer.

Giardiniera

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