Easy Antipasto

Antipasto is like that effortlessly stylish friend who just throws things together and still looks fabulous. This Easy Antipasto recipe is your go-to for when you want something that feels fancy but without the hassle. It’s a vibrant, tangy, flavor-packed platter of meats, cheese, olives, and veggies, perfect for any gathering or a weekend treat. The best part? You don’t have to cook a single thing, just toss and serve!

In our household, this antipasto has become a favorite not just for parties, but for lazy Sundays when we’re too tired to cook but too eager to eat something good. My husband was never a fan of olives until this recipe, it was a game changer! There’s something magical about the mix of tangy artichokes with salty salami that just hits differently. I love watching our little one pick out her favorite bits — usually it’s the cheese. This dish is like a buffet of little treasures.

How to Make It

This is where I pretend to have my life together, chatting over a glass of wine. Start with a big platter, something that says, “Look at me, I’m beautiful.” Then, get yourself a mix of meats — think salami, prosciutto. Throw in some cheese, like fresh mozzarella pearls or provolone slices. Add a splash of color with pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts. Don’t forget green and black olives, and now you’re basically Italian royalty.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Salami & Prosciutto: These are the soul. Choose your favorites or what’s on sale. Once, I grabbed turkey slices… regretted it.
– Cheese: Mozzarella balls are tiny bites of heaven. But feta also works; just more crumbly.
– Olives: Pitted, please. Learned that the hard way, almost choked.
– Artichoke Hearts: Drizzle with olive oil for added richness. Be sure to get the marinated kind for extra zing.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Lay out your tray or platter to make room for all goodies.
2. Arrange meats like salami and prosciutto across the edges.
3. Place cheese, mozzarella balls, or slices of provolone in clusters.
4. Fill in the gaps with olives, both green and black.
5. Add artichoke hearts and roasted peppers around.
6. Pop open a bottle of red and enjoy!

What to Serve It With

✔Tips & Mistakes

✔Storage Tips

Stick any leftovers in an airtight container, that is if there are any. Antipasto keeps in the fridge for up to three days. Cold antipasto is oddly comforting for breakfast when you’ve got morning brain fog.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Mix and match with whatever’s in your fridge. Can’t find mozzarella? Swap it with soft goat cheese or cheddar cubes. Out of olives, use capers instead. Each time you make it, it’s a little different adventure, a choose-your-own-tasting plate.

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Easy Antipasto

This classic easy antipasto platter is perfect for entertaining. A delicious assortment of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables that comes together in minutes.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 8 oz sliced salami
• ▢ 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
• ▢ 6 oz marinated artichoke hearts drained and chopped
• ▢ 10 oz assorted olives
• ▢ 5 oz roasted red peppers sliced

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Arrange the sliced salami on a large serving platter.
• Scatter the cubed mozzarella cheese evenly over the platter.
• Add the marinated artichoke hearts and olives in small piles around the meats and cheeses.
• Garnish with the sliced roasted red peppers and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

This easy antipasto platter is perfect as a starter or light meal. Feel free to customize with your favorite cured meats and cheeses.