Dessert

Muffuletta Dip Recipe

Bylilan Sage January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Introduction

Muffuletta Dip captures the bold and savory flavors of the classic New Orleans sandwich in a quick, shareable appetizer. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, this layered dip combines cured meats, cheeses, and tangy olive salad for a crowd-pleasing treat.

A round wooden board on a white marbled surface holds a colorful snack platter centered around a white bowl filled with a mixed olive salad featuring chopped red, green, and black ingredients, with a small wooden spoon tied with a purple ribbon resting inside the bowl. Surrounding the bowl, from top clockwise, are fresh bright green broccoli florets, orange cheddar cheese cubes, round slices of salami beside light yellow flower-shaped cheese slices, pale yellow crackers, fresh green celery sticks, a ring of round light beige crackers at the bottom, more orange cheddar cubes, scattered walnut pieces, and more light yellow flower-shaped cheese slices near the broccoli. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup Italian olive salad, drained
1 cup diced salami (about 4 oz.)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped pepperoncini salad peppers
1 (2 ¼ oz.) can sliced black olives, drained
4 oz. provolone cheese, diced
1 celery rib, finely chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
French bread crostini, Melba toast, crackers, etc. (for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, stir together the Italian olive salad, diced salami, Parmesan cheese, chopped pepperoncini, sliced black olives, provolone cheese, celery, red bell pepper, and olive oil until well combined.
Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 3: Before serving, give the dip a gentle stir and transfer it to a serving dish. Serve with French bread crostini, Melba toast, or your favorite crackers.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a little chopped fresh parsley or a splash of red wine vinegar to brighten the dip.
Use a mix of cured meats like mortadella or capicola along with salami for a more complex taste.
If you prefer a creamier texture, blend in some cream cheese or mayonnaise.

Storage

Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The dip may firm up when chilled; let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and stir before serving again.

How to Serve

A round wooden board is arranged with a colorful snack spread, centered by a white bowl filled with a mixed dip of small chopped olives, red peppers, and other ingredients, with a wooden spoon inside. Around the bowl, there are layers of round light brown crackers on the left and bottom, next to bright orange cheddar cheese cubes arranged in a block. Near the crackers and cheese are clusters of walnut pieces, green broccoli florets, and orange carrot cubes. On the right side, there are slices of red salami layered behind several square-shaped whole grain crackers, accompanied by flower-shaped white cheese pieces. Below these, light green celery sticks are neatly placed in a row. The whole board is set on a white marbled surface with two whole carrots and a flower nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare Muffuletta Dip ahead of time?

Yes, the dip actually tastes better after sitting for a few hours or overnight as the flavors blend beautifully.

What can I serve with Muffuletta Dip?

French bread crostini, Melba toast, and assorted crackers are ideal for scooping up the dip, but fresh veggies like celery sticks or bell pepper strips also work well.