Antipasto Platter

Name: Antipasto Platter
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Italian cheeses choose a mix; Olives; Marinated artichokes; Roasted red peppers; Pepperoncini; Cherry tomatoes; Fresh or marinated mozzarella; Crostini or crusty bread; Fresh herbs; Nuts; Seasonal fruit; Cured meats optional

Salty, creamy, pickled, fresh, and good bread nearby — my favorite kind of cooking when I don't want to cook.

DifficultyEasyTotal time20 minServes6

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook0 min

Total20 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Large board or platter
Small bowls

Method

Choose the board

Choose a large board or platter.

Place the cheeses

Place cheeses around the board first.

Add the bowls

Add small bowls of olives, artichokes, or other marinated ingredients.

Fill the gaps

Fill larger spaces with vegetables and fruit.

Add the bread

Add bread or crostini.

Tuck in herbs

Tuck fresh herbs into the remaining gaps.

Add nuts

Add nuts for crunch.

Finish

Finish with olive oil or black pepper where appropriate.

Serve

Serve at room temperature.

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Tips

NoteDon't arrange everything in perfectly straight rows. A platter looks more generous when ingredients overlap a little.

NoteTake cheese out of the refrigerator before serving so it isn't refrigerator-cold.

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Nutrition

AllergensDairy, Gluten, Tree Nuts depending on selections

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Storage

Best freshAssemble shortly before serving; store components separately and refill the board as needed.

Frequently asked

How much should I buy per person?+

Roughly 3-4 oz of combined items per person for an appetizer spread, more if it's the whole meal.

What can I prep ahead?+

Wash and dry produce, slice cheeses, and portion the bowls up to a day ahead — final arrangement takes minutes.

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