Best 7 Authentic Italian Antipasto Platter Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors and aromas of Italy with our guide to creating an authentic Italian antipasto platter. Discover the art of combining cured meats, artisanal cheeses, pickled vegetables, and savory spreads to showcase the true essence of Italian cuisine. From selecting the finest ingredients to arranging them in a visually stunning manner, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to impress your guests with an unforgettable antipasto experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN ANTIPASTO SALAD



Italian Antipasto Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 head butter lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup rinsed canned red kidney beans, patted dry
1 cup rinsed canned garbanzo beans, patted dry
8 ounces salami, cubed
6 ounces Provolone, cubed
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

ANTIPASTI PLATTER



Antipasti Platter image

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 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

TRADITIONAL ANTIPASTI PLATTER



Traditional Antipasti Platter image

Or not so traditional. A continuing work in progress. New items to be added please make any suggestions. Please disregard measurements - - needed some kind of measurements to post list. Pick your favorites and enjoy.

Provided by Ruby15

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 1 Large Platter

Number Of Ingredients 34

1/4 lb prosciutto
1/4 lb salami
1/4 lb capicola
1/4 lb soppressata
1/4 lb pepperoni
1/4 lb mortadella, with pistachio nut
6 ounces canned anchovy fillets
6 ounces salmon
8 ounces marinated artichoke hearts
8 ounces pickled cherry peppers
8 ounces roasted red peppers (better yet,, roast your own)
5 stalks celery hearts (cut into sticks) or 5 stalks fennel bulbs, hearts (cut into sticks)
8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
8 ounces pepperoncini peppers
8 ounces marinated mushrooms
8 ounces stuffed cherry peppers, stuffed with procuitto and provolone cheese
capers
8 ounces caponata, eggplant spread
3 medium fresh tomatoes, sliced (or whole grape tomatoes)
8 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese
8 ounces asiago cheese
8 ounces provolone cheese
8 ounces Fontina cheese
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
1 (16 ounce) package breadsticks
Italian bread
16 ounces gourmet olives
8 deviled eggs
8 hard-boiled eggs
8 ounces grilled vegetables
1 head romaine lettuce (leaves to line platter)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Use your favorites.
  • Sliced meats may be rolled up into tubes.
  • Platter can be prepared a couple of hours in advance, covered and chilled.
  • Bring back to room temperature 10 - 15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vinegars on the side.

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 :

ANTIPASTO PLATTER



Antipasto Platter image

Antipasto is a traditional appetizer, which can also be served as a light meal. In our family its always served on holidays, but I frequently make it for a light weekend supper or when the guys are looking for a snack when watching a game. Please adjust the amounts and ingredients to your preferences and the number of people you are serving.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 Large Antipasto, 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved
10 ounces marinated mushrooms, drained
1 -2 can caponata, eggplant spread (if homemade, 1 recipe)
24 large green olives
24 large black olives
1/2-1 pepperoni, sliced or cubed
1/2 lb provolone cheese, cubed (sharp or mild)
12 ounces roasted sweet peppers, sprinkled with olive oil and garlic (or canned pimentos)
24 pepperoncini peppers (hot vinegar peppers)
2 -3 celery hearts or 2 -3 fennel, hearts (cut into sticks)
6 large fresh tomatoes, sliced (or whole grape tomatoes)
12 anchovy fillets
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 lb genoa salami, sliced thin
1 lb prosciutto, sliced very thin
1 (6 ounce) can of italian tuna packed in oil, drained
36 capers
sliced Italian bread
breadstick

Steps:

  • Sliced meats may be rolled up (into tube shapes).
  • Arrange your choices attractively on a large (oval) platter, serve with thin slices of Italian bread and bread sticks on the side.
  • A cruet of olive oil and vinegar near by is a nice touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.2, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 3148.1, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 30.4

ANTIPASTO



Antipasto image

Antipasto means "before the meal," and this antipasto recipe doesn't disappoint. Serve up this antipasto of cured meats, fresh cheeses, and herbs that will satisfy guests until the next course is ready.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound bocconcini (small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained
1 small clove garlic, thinly sliced
2 large heads radicchio di Treviso, separated into leaves
8 fresh figs, halved lengthwise
2 cups artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 pound Pecorino cheese, cubed
1 pound provolone cheese, cubed
3/4 pound air-dried sopressata, thinly sliced
3/4 pound refrigerator-dried sopressata, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups pepperoncini, drained
1 1/2 cups mixed olives, drained
1 1/2 cups peppadew peppers
3/4 pounds salami, thinly sliced
3/4 pounds prosciutto, very thinly sliced
Breadsticks, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine bocconcini, olive oil, parsley, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine roasted red peppers and garlic; set aside.
  • Line a large platter with radicchio leaves. Arrange ingredients, with the exception of the breadsticks, on a platter in a decorative pattern. Serve with breadsticks.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: The fresher and more flavorful your ingredients, the better your antipasto platter will be. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and flavorful cheeses.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures: This will make your platter more visually appealing. Include items like red tomatoes, green olives, and yellow peppers. You can also add some crunchy items like crackers or breadsticks.
  • Balance the flavors: Make sure to include a mix of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors. This will keep your guests from getting bored. For example, you could include sweet grapes, sour pickles, salty olives, and bitter arugula.
  • Arrange your platter attractively: Take some time to arrange your platter so that it looks inviting. You can use small bowls or plates to create different sections for different types of food. You can also add some fresh herbs or flowers for garnish.
  • Serve your platter with a variety of dipping sauces: This will allow your guests to customize their own antipasto experience. Some popular dipping sauces include olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and hummus.

Conclusion:

An authentic Italian antipasto platter is a delicious and easy way to start any meal. By following these tips, you can create a platter that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give an antipasto platter a try!

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