Muffaletta is the name of the sandwich, not the green/black olive mixture. The olive mix is known as olivada.
I have to agree with those that feel a muffaletta should be served on a round bun at least 9" diameter. It's not just the shape or type of the bread...it's the sheer size of the sandwich that makes a muffaletta a muffaletta.
There's no shame in only being able to eat half a "true" muffaletta...It's that big.
I'm sorry, but what you have pictured is a sub pretending to be a muffaletta.
A Philly Cheese-steak sandwich isn't a Philly if you substitute Cheddar....it becomes a "Melt."
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