When it comes to appetizers, antipasto platters are a perfect choice. They make an impressive presentation but are so easy to put together. Plus, you can customize them to fit any palate. Whether you're serving this at a formal event or just having some friends over for dinner, it is an appetizer that is sure to please.
When it comes to entertaining, I am all about keeping things simple.
That is why antipasto appetizer platters frequently appear on my menus.
They are super-easy and always a hit!
Antipasto Platter Ingredients
- Olives: Choose a mix of different types of olives for your platter. Black olives, green olives, and Kalamata olives are all excellent options.
- Cured Meats: Salami, prosciutto, and pancetta are all excellent choices.
- Cheeses: A variety of cheeses is key for a good antipasto platter. Manchego, cheddar, blue cheese, fresh mozzarella, and Tipsy Goat are all great options.
- Tomatoes: Sliced tomatoes are a must for an antipasto platter. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with crushed red pepper and coarse sea salt.
- Capers: These little salty gems add a nice pop of flavor to the platter.
- Roasted Red Peppers: diced roasted red peppers are a delicious and colorful addition to an antipasto platter.
- Arugula or Lettuce: A few leaves of arugula or lettuce are an excellent way to garnish the platter.
Tips & Tricks for Making a Perfect Antipasto Platter
- Choose a mix of colors and textures: A good antipasto platter should include a variety of colors and textures. This will make it more visually appealing and give your guests a variety of flavors to enjoy.
- Be sure to include some fresh greens: The greens will help to brighten up the platter and add a pop of color.
- Serve with a crusty baguette: A crusty baguette perfectly accompanies an antipasto platter.
- Use high-quality ingredients: Be sure to use high-quality ingredients when assembling your platter. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor.
- Antipasto platters are a fun way to mix up store-bought and homemade ingredients. Try adding marinated cheese, parmesan crisps, marinated mushrooms, or pickled vegetables.
More Antipasto Ideas
Here are a few ideas for what to serve with your antipasto platter:
- Crusty baguette
- Crackers or breadsticks
- Fresh fruit
- Sliced vegetables
- Dips or spreads
Frequently Asked Questions
An antipasto platter is an appetizer that typically includes a variety of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and vegetables.
Some good ingredients to include on an antipasto platter are olives, cured meats, cheeses, tomatoes, peppers, pickled vegetables, and capers.
When assembling an antipasto platter, include a mix of colors and textures. Start with a base of fresh greens, then add in some cured meats, cheeses, olives, and other vegetables.
Then, get creative with your presentation! Arrange the items on the platter in a way that is both pleasing to the eye and appetizing.
There are many different things that you can serve with an antipasto platter.
A simple crusty baguette is always a good choice, or you could also serve crackers, nuts, or breadsticks.
How to Make Simple Antipasto Platter
First, start by arranging a bed of fresh greens on a large platter.
Then, add a variety of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and vegetables.
Be sure to include a mix of colors and textures. Get creative with your presentation!
Arrange the items on the platter in a way that is both pleasing to the eye and appetizing.
Finally, serve with a crusty baguette, and enjoy!
More Appetizer Recipes to Try
- Air Fryer Ravioli are crispy little morsels loved by kids and adults alike.
- Take your guacamole game to the next level with this Bacon Guacamole. It is the BEST guacamole ever.
- Homemade Chipotle Salsa is so flavor-packed that you will never want to buy salsa again.
- Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a classic appetizer made easy! This recipe is perfect for simple entertaining.
Antipasto Platter
Ingredients
- 16 oz olives assorted
- 16 oz assorted meats pepperoni or sausage
- 16 oz Cheese Manchego, Cubed Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella & Tipsy Goat
- 1 Tomato sliced and drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with crushed red pepper and coarse sea salt
- ¼ cup Capers
- 8 oz Roasted Red Peppers diced
- 4 oz Arugula or Lettuce for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange arugula on the outside of a platter.
- Arrange olives, cheese, meat, tomato slices, capers and roasted red peppers.
Deanna Segrave-Daly
I'm all about the antipasto platter - quite frankly, I could eat this as a meal!
Wendy Polisi
Me too!
Krissy Bonning-Gould
I love the presentation on the Arugula. Beautiful! Pinned to our Gallo Recipes Pinterest Board. 😉
Wendy Polisi
Thank you Krissy!