This Italian antipasti platter is also often referred to as antipasto or antipasta. Whatever the right way to say it, this is a delicious mix of wonderful Italian flavors.
1poundfresh mozzarella cheese (bocconcini), drained and sliced
5ouncesdry salami, thinly sliced
5ouncesprosciutto, thinly sliced
1 1/2cupsmarinated green and black olives
7ouncesmarinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved
7ouncesfire-roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Arrange mozzarella, salami, prosciutto, olives, artichoke hearts and roasted peppers attractively on a small serving platter or tray. Drizzle olive oil over mozzarella slices.
Sprinkle everything with salt and pepper.
Serves 6 or can be multiplied up to 4 times.
Great served with long, skinny breadsticks.
Notes
You can use nearly anything you like in an antipasti platter. Also try:
Marinated mushrooms
Celery sticks
Small chunks of Parmesan cheese
Cherry or grape tomatoes
Other Italian cold meats like capicollo and mortadella
Marinated cauliflower (not the sweet kind. The Italian marinated vegetables are more vinegary.)