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Published: Aug 20, 2019 · Modified: Jan 30, 2024 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 appetizers in small glasses.

Muffaletta Salad: An Elegant Low-Carb Appetizer

Sara
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!
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes 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!

    Reply
    • 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!

    Reply
    • 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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