MIXED ANTIPASTO

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Categories     Olive     Pepper     Tomato     Appetizer     Buffet     Mozzarella     Meat     Artichoke     Fennel     Carrot     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the marinade
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried orégano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
3 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 small fennel bulbs (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3 cups)
2 red bell peppers, roasted and cut into strips
2 yellow bell peppers, roasted and cut into strips
a 12-ounce jar peperoncini (pickled Tuscan peppers), rinsed and drained well
3/4 pound black or green brine-cured olives or a combination
1/4 pound sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and cut into strips
3/4 pound marinated or plain bocconcini (small mozzarella balls, available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets)
1/2 pound pepperoni or soppressata (hard Italian sausage, available at Italian markets, some butcher shops, and, some specialty foods shops), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and the slices quartered
two 7-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained well
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves plus, if desired, parsley sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the marinade:
  • In a small bowl whisk together the garlic, the vinegars, the rosemary, the basil, the orĂ©gano, the red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the marinade until it is emulsified.
  • In a large saucepan of boiling water blanch the carrots and the fennel for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, drain them, and plunge them into a bowl of ice and cold water. Let the vegetables cool and drain them well. In a large bowl toss together the carrots, the fennel, the roasted peppers, the peperoncini, the olives, the sun-dried tomatoes, the bocconcini, the pepperoni, the artichoke hearts, the marinade, the minced parsley until the antipasto is combined well and chill the antipasto, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight. Transfer the antipasto to a platter, garnish it with the parsley sprigs, and serve it at room temperature.

Kartik Cauleechurn
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This antipasto was okay, but I've had better. The meats and cheeses were good, but the vegetables were not very flavorful.


Shanukhan Depen
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I was a little disappointed with this antipasto. The flavors were bland, and the vegetables were not very fresh.


Aktarul A4473812z
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This antipasto is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible, and it's a real showstopper.


Mpumelelo Msweli
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I've never been a big fan of antipasto, but this one changed my mind. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the combination of ingredients is perfect.


Piyal Sarkar
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This antipasto is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful veggies and the flavorful dressing.


Bassey Agwu
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I love that this antipasto is so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.


Umair Don
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This antipasto is a great make-ahead dish. I like to make it the day before a party so that the flavors have time to meld.


Alisufian Lakhesar
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The vinaigrette dressing is the star of this show! It's so flavorful and really brings all the ingredients together.


Alan Rai
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This antipasto is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Jermaine Johns
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I've made this antipasto several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering.


zubayr muhammadjonov
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This antipasto was very easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. I was so impressed with how delicious it was.


Ghullam Rasool
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I love the variety of ingredients in this antipasto. It's a great way to try new things and find new favorites.


Don Chandu
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The flavors in this antipasto were incredible! The vinaigrette dressing was the perfect complement to the salty meats and cheeses.


Chief Friendlien
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This antipasto platter was an absolute hit at our party! The combination of meats, cheeses, and vegetables was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful. We will definitely be making this again.