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    Home » Southern Classics » Muffaletta Salad: Low-Carb Appetizers

    Published: Aug 20, 2019 · Modified: Sep 26, 2021 by Sara

    Muffaletta Salad: Low-Carb Appetizers

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    Muffaletta salad is a low-carb and keto-friendly appetizer that can be served in shot glasses for an elegant appetizer for a Mardi Gras party or any other gathering!

    Muffaletta Salad

    When Mom and I visited New Orleans last fall, we got to tour around our beloved Big Easy and explore the fascinating culinary side of the French Quarter. We chronicled our food tour when we got back, but I just could not stop thinking about that glorious Muffaletta we sampled at Napoleon House.

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    Originating in New Orleans (at Centrol Grocery Company, to be exact), Muffalettas are named for the round bread they use. They’re piled high with capicola ham, mortadella, genoa salami, provolone cheese, and olive salad. The flavors are out of this world!

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    Muffaletta Salad

    I have been eating low-carb for a while now and finding a good low-carb or keto-friendly appetizer is so hard! It seems like everything needs chips, crackers, or bread and you can only dip veggies in so many things before you’re totally over it.

    And then, there are the sandwiches! Not eating bread is hard, but when it comes to muffaletta, the ingredients are so delectable that they can be enjoyed even without the bread.

    Muffaletta Salad

    When you buy a good olive salad, it isn’t hard to see how these muffaletta salad appetizers come together so quickly. Just dice up all the meat and cheese and layer the ingredients in small glasses (I used 2 ounce shot glasses!) for an elegant appetizer. Pop in a skinny grissini (thin, crispy bread sticks) for your carb-loving friends and serve with little appetizer spoons! How easy is that?

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    Muffaletta Salad

    These low-carb appetizers would be so perfect for a Mardi Gras party, but I also ate some for lunch today and it makes a pretty solid meal when served in larger portions!

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    Muffaletta Salad

    Muffaletta Salad: An Elegant Low-Carb Appetizer

    Muffaletta salad is a low-carb and keto-friendly appetizer that can be served in shot glasses for an elegant appetizer for a Mardi Gras party or any other gathering!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Cajun, Creole, Italian
    Servings 16 people

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ lb genoa salami
    • ¼ lb mortadella
    • ¼ lb capicola ham
    • 6 oz provolone
    • ½ cup olive salad
    • grissini bread sticks

    Instructions
     

    • Dice all meat, combine, and set aside. Dice cheese and set aside.
    • Spoon a heaping tablespoon of meat mixture into each shot glass. Top with a table spoon of diced cheese and a teaspoon of olive salad mixture.
    • Break grissini breadstick in half and stick both halves into the glass. Serve with small spoon or forks.
    Keyword keto-friendly appetizer, low-carb appetizer, mufflata salad, shot glass appetizer
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    1. Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle says

      August 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a fun way to start my supper club!! Thanks for this great recipe!

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      • Pam says

        August 23, 2019 at 1:20 pm

        Thanks Ashley!

        Reply
    2. Emily says

      August 23, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      These individual appetizers are gorgeous and perfect for parties! I love their presentation!

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      • Pam says

        August 23, 2019 at 1:41 pm

        Thank you so much, Emily!

        Reply
    3. Lisa Huff says

      August 23, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Saving this one for the holidays! Will be the perfect snack or appetizer!

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      • Pam says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:11 pm

        Hope you enjoy. Thanks, Lisa!

        Reply
    4. ali randall says

      August 23, 2019 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea for a party. Love that these are all individual portions. Takes me back to New Orleans for sure.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:10 pm

        Nothing like New Orleans for fun food!

        Reply
    5. Hayley says

      August 23, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun idea! I can’t wait to serve these at all of my holiday parties.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 23, 2019 at 2:09 pm

        We think they’ll be great for Mardis Gras too!

        Reply

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