We’re in the dog days of summer, grilling season’s been in full force for a while now, and the question of what’s for dinner comes up again. Well, this jazzy little number is your answer. Inspired by the New Orleans classic sandwich, the Muffuletta, this savory hot dog is topped with a blend of tangy giardiniera (a mix of cauliflower, celery, red bell pepper, carrots, and peperoncini pickled in a vinegar based marinade) and briny green olives. It’s a quick and easy meal that is anything but ordinary.
PrintMuffuletta Hot Dog
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
This New Orleans Muffuletta inspired hot dog features a tangy giardiniera and briny olive topping, bringing a unique twist to your summer grilling.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) jar Giardiniera, drained and finely chopped
- 1/2 of a 5.75 oz jar Green olives, sliced, drained and finely chopped
- 6 Hot dogs
- 6 Hot dog buns
- Ketchup
- Spicy Mustard
Instructions
- Place the drained giardiniera and green olives into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and well combined. Optionally, set aside a few olive slices for topping.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the hot dogs for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and have grill marks.
- Toast the hot dog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Place each grilled hot dog into a toasted bun. Top generously with the giardiniera and olive mixture.
- Drizzle with ketchup and spicy mustard to taste. Optionally, add reserved olive slices on top for garnish.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more peperoncini from the giardiniera. This topping can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve with a side of chips or a cold pasta salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 1100
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30
The ONLY thing this has in common with a muffaletta is that it has olives. A muffaletta does not use giardiniera – it uses olive salad. There’s nothing pickled in it.
I’m glad that you were inspired by the muffaletta, but please using my culture to make your creations sound better is a problem.
It says “inspired” my friend. We reserve the right to fight back at boring food rules, culture-claiming, and rigid ideas about what is right or wrong. This doesn’t claim authenticity, it claims inspiration, live with it! Vaya con dios!