- Prep Time:5 minutes
- Cook Time:-
- Serves:4
Using preserved vegetables and meats packed with flavors of Italy, you can create a beautiful salad without any cooking at all!
Why Try? The hands-down easiest way to prepare an elegant meal is to know how to assemble already delicious elements into a bountiful dinner. Many of these ingredients can be kept on hand in your pantry for a meal in minutes.
Foodie Bytes:
- Antipasto means “before the meal” and is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal.
- We recommend this recipe as a quick and easy dinner but you could certainly prepare this as an appetizer serving at least 10 people. A nice touch would be to include a small block of Parmesan on the side with a peeler so guests can shave off a few slices for their salads.
Ingredients
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10 ounces marinated artichokes, drained and quartered
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1 ½ cups assorted oil-cured olives (Black, Green, Kalamata)
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1 pound assorted cured meats (Salami, Mortadella, Sopressata etc.), sliced
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10 ounces marinated assorted peppers (Red, Pepperoncini)
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8 marinated baby buffalo mozzarella boconccini, drained
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1 package mixed greens
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Preparation
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1
Lay mixed greens on large platter.
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2
Arrange artichokes, olives, cured meats, peppers, mozzarella, and capers on top of greens.
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3
Serve with balsamic vinaigrette on the side.
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