Best 7 Antipasto Salad Platter Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Italy! Antipasto, meaning "before the meal," is a delightful appetizer platter that sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Our curated selection of antipasto recipes offers a harmonious balance of textures, colors, and tastes, promising an unforgettable start to any occasion. From the tangy marinated artichokes to the savory prosciutto-wrapped dates, each recipe is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Italy. Indulge in the creamy decadence of burrata cheese adorned with sweet roasted peppers, or savor the salty-sweet symphony of olives and sun-dried tomatoes. With easy-to-follow instructions and a plethora of flavor combinations, our antipasto platter recipes are guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the art of crafting an antipasto platter that is both visually stunning and tantalizingly delicious.

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ANTIPASTO PLATTER



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This is a layered antipasto, so you can cut it in square slices neatly and have all the ingredients. This is a beautiful dish that's always a hit! It will make the vegetarians jealous. Add the veggies to your liking. Serve with fresh Italian bread. Enjoy!

Provided by WMAURO

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 heads iceberg lettuce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham
2 ½ pounds sliced provolone cheese
½ pound Genoa salami, thinly sliced
¼ pound Capacola sausage, sliced
¼ pound pepperoni sausage, sliced
¼ pound prosciutto, thinly sliced
¼ pound thinly sliced roast beef
1 cup fresh mushrooms
1 (6 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
¾ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1 (5 ounce) jar sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
½ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Remove large outer leaves from the heads of lettuce. Arrange approximately 1/3 in a layer on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 1/3 garlic powder, 1/3 crushed oregano and desired amount of Italian-style salad dressing. Layer with cooked ham and Provolone cheese.
  • Layer Provolone cheese with another 1/3 of the lettuce leaves, 1/3 garlic powder, 1/3 crushed oregano, desired amount of Italian-style salad dressing, Genoa salami and Capacola sausage.
  • Repeat layering with remaining lettuce, garlic powder, crushed oregano, Italian-style salad dressing, pepperoni sausage, prosciutto and roast beef.
  • Layer with mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, black olives, pepperoncini and pimento-stuffed green olives. Sprinkle with more Italian-style salad dressing, as desired.
  • Top with Gorgonzola cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 2208.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

ANTIPASTO SALAD PLATTER



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This salad is made for nights when it's just too hot to cook. I used to work in a pizza and sub shop, where this platter was the most popular. -Webbie Carvajal, Alpine, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (10 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and sliced
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered
8 cups shredded lettuce
10 to 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ham, olives and pepperoni. On a platter or individual salad plates, arrange the lettuce, olive mixture and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

ANTIPASTO PLATTER



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We entertain often, and antipasto is one of our favorite crowd-pleasers. Guests love having their choice of so many delicious nibbles, including pepperoni and cubes of provolone. -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings (4 qt.).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (24 ounces) pepperoncini, drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups halved fresh mushrooms
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian vinaigrette dressing
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pepperoncini, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese, olives and pepperoni. Pour vinaigrette over mixture; toss to coat. , Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Arrange on a lettuce-lined platter. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ANTIPASTI PLATTER



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 14h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound assorted sliced deli meats (such as salami, spicy capocollo, prosciutto, mortadella, and bresaola)
1/2 pound Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut into irregular chunks
Pinzimonio, recipe follows
Marinated Olives, recipe follows
Roasted Pepper Salad, recipe follows
1 loaf focaccia bread, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups Sicilian cracked green olives
1 1/2 cups kalamata olives
2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
3 red bell peppers
2 orange bell pepper
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons drained capers
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange the meats, cheeses, and foccacia on a large platter. Arrange a platter of Pinzimonio. Place the Marinated Olives and Roasted Red Pepper Salad in small serving bowls. Serve, allowing guests to compose their own assortment of antipasti on their plate.;
  • Assorted cut-up vegetables (such as carrots, celery, fennel bulb, radishes, red and orange bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes)
  • Stir the oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to blend. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. Serve the vegetables with the dip.
  • Stir the oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a heavy small skillet over medium heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the olives and toss to coat. Add the basil; toss to coat. Serve.
  • Preheat the broiler. Cover a heavy baking sheet with foil. Arrange the bell peppers on the baking sheet. Broil until the skins brown and blister, turning the peppers over occasionally, about 15 minutes. Enclose the peppers in a resealable plastic bag. Set aside until cooled to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Peel, seed, and cut the peppers into 1/2-inch thick strips. Toss the pepper strips, olives, oil, capers, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to combine. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

ANTIPASTO SALAD II



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After searching for a recipe for an antipasto salad that I had envisioned in my head, I gave up and just decided to create one myself. I made this dish for a party and everyone couldn't stop talking about it. The ratio of meat/cheese to veggies can be adjusted to taste.

Provided by Katie Greco

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces Genoa salami, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces sopressata or other hard salami, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces sharp provolone cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
2 large tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can artichokes, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
½ (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
½ cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata olives
¼ cup pitted and chopped green olives
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the Genoa and sopressata salami, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice the roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl, along with about 3 tablespoons of their juice.
  • Mix in the chopped olives. Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, followed by the red wine vinegar and black pepper. Salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.
  • Tear the fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad just before serving. Mix thoroughly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1783.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

ANTIPASTO PLATTER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 12 to 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Smoked mozzarella, sliced
Good olive oil
Freshly ground cracked black pepper
Salami, sliced diagonally
Peppadews
Hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and sliced diagonally
Marinated artichoke hearts, stems removed and sliced in half
Cherry tomatoes, on the vine
Cerignola olives
Bruschetta, recipe follows
Basil leaves, on the stem
1 baguette
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the sliced mozzarella on a serving platter, sprinkle the slices with the olive oil and cracked pepper. Artfully arrange the salami, Peppadews, cucumber slices, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives and Bruschetta around the platter and decorate with stems of basil leaves.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Slice the baguette at an angle 1/2-inch-thick. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle one side with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.

CLASSIC ANTIPASTO PLATTER



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Antipasto platters have a lively combination of flavors that tempt the taste buds. This is a real favorite on our buffet table. The large platter of meats, cheese, olives and vegetables disappears quickly. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fresh part-skim mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 jar (16 ounces) pickled pepper rings, drained
1 jar (10 ounces) colossal Sicilian olives, drained
4 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
6 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 can (3-3/4 ounces) sardines, drained
1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets, drained
1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami, prosciutto or smoked ham, optional
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • On a large serving platter, arrange the first nine ingredients; adding sliced meats if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, cheese, oregano, salt and pepper; drizzle over antipasto.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ingredients. This will make your platter more visually appealing and flavorful. Some good options include cured meats, cheeses, olives, pickled vegetables, and fresh fruit.
  • Arrange your ingredients carefully. You want to create a platter that is both visually appealing and easy to eat. Consider using different serving bowls and plates to add height and dimension.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your platter. If you can, buy your ingredients from a local market or farm.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making an antipasto platter. Feel free to mix and match different ingredients to create your own unique platter.

Conclusion:

An antipasto platter is a great way to start a party or gathering. It's also a perfect meal for a light lunch or dinner. With a little planning, you can easily create a platter that is both beautiful and delicious.

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