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Antipasto Italian Platter which has Italian Meats Mortadella Italian Salamis Italian Cured Meats Pancetta, Prosciutto, Coppa, Bresaola Italian Pepperoni Cheeses Gorgonzola Taleggio Mozzarella Balls Grana Padano Vegetables Pickled Chilli Peppers Olives Artichokes Hearts marinated Queen Nocellara Olives Black Olives Basil Nuts and Fruit Grapes Piccolo Tomatoes Sundried Tomatoes Pistachios in shell Walnuts Almonds Bread Foccacia Bread Bruschetta Bread Breadsticks Flatbread Other Prosciutto & Cheese Rollotios Gran Castelli Parmigiano Reggino & Chilli Biscuits Arancini Balls Balsamic Vinegar Extra Virgin Olive Oil Green Pesto Olive and Tomato Tapenade
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Italian Antipasto Platter

The ultimate guide for creating the perfect Italian antipasto platters!
From selecting the finest Italian cheeses, cured meats, veggies, fruits, nuts and bread. To choosing the right wines and spectacular presentation tips, we cover it all. For more ideas see the blog post
Ensure you can offer a variety of flavours and textures that will delight your guests. Whether you're planning a large gathering or an intimate dinner, you'll find everything you need to make your impressive, delicious, and easy-to-assemble antipasti tray.
Buon Appetito!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Lunch, Party, Sharing, Starter
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
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Yield: 8 people
Calories: 800kcal
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

Cheeses

  • 150 g Gorgonzola
  • 150 g Taleggio
  • 150 g Mozzarella Balls
  • 150 g Grana Padano

Italian Meats

  • 100 g Mortadella
  • 100 g Italian Salami Selection Milano, Napoli, Calabrian
  • 200 g Italian Cured Meats Selection Pancetta, Prosciutto, Coppa, Bresaola
  • 100 g Italian Pepperoni

Nuts and Fruit

  • 500 g Grapes
  • 200 g Piccolo Tomatoes
  • 100 g Sundried Tomatoes or Sun Blushed
  • 70 g Pistachios in shell
  • 70 g Walnuts
  • 70 g Almonds

Vegetables

  • 40 g Pickled Chilli Peppers
  • 180 g Artichokes marinated
  • 150 g Queen Nocellara Olives
  • 150 g Black Olives
  • 25 g Basil Leaves

Bread

  • 300 g Focaccia Bread
  • 200 g Bruschetta Bread or sliced ciabatta
  • 100 g Breadsticks
  • 100 g Flatbread

Dips

  • 30 g Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Green Pesto
  • 2 tablespoon Olive and Tomato Tapenade

Other

  • 10 rolls Prosciutto & Cheese Rollotios from M&S
  • 80 g Parmigiano Reggino & Chilli Biscuits from M&S
  • 7 Arancini Balls
  • 1 bottle Prosecco

Instructions

  • Gather your equipment.
    Large wooden board, four small green plates, glass dishes and a cheese knife set
  • Lay down your board. We like to use some artificial foliage around it, and add some colour with a teatowel and rope to add a rustic touch.
    A large wooden board,rope,yellow cloth and artificial eucalyptus leaves
  • Begin by placing the items that need bowls such as 150 g Queen Nocellara Olives, 150 g Black Olives,180 g Artichokes, 7 Arancini Balls, 150 g Mozzarella Balls and 100 g Sundried Tomatoes.
    A large wooden board with four small green plates filled with green and black olives, artichoke hearts, Arancini Balls, mozzarella balls and sun blushed tomatoes
  • Lay down cheeses, 150 g Gorgonzola150 g Taleggio and 150 g Grana PadanoSlice the first few pieces and leave the knives next to them.
    The start of a antipasto platter board with black and green olives, mozzarella balls, sun blessed tomatoes, artichokes hearts, Gorgonzola Taleggio, Grana Padano cheeses
  • Use a small glass to layer some 100 g Italian Salami Selection or 200 g Italian Cured Meats Selection around.
    Putting cured meat into a small glass to form a flower using fingers
  • Tip upside down onto the board.
    Putting the cured meat flower onto a wooden board pushing down on the glass next to Taleggio cheese
  • This creates a pretty flower and adds depth to the sliced meats
    Antipasto Platter cured meat flower next to Taleggio cheese and green and black olives
  • For other 100 g Italian Salami Selection you can roll them and for 200 g Italian Cured Meats Selection and 100 g Mortadella simply fold them, and prop up against other items. Grouping each type for visual appeal. Fan out the small 100 g Italian Pepperoni in layers.
    Antipasto Cured Meats and cheeses with olives on a large wooden board which are Mortadella, Italian Salamis Italian Cured Meats Pancetta, Prosciutto, Coppa, Bresaola Italian Pepperoni Gorgonzola Taleggio Mozzarella Balls Grana Padano Arancini Balls and olives
  • Next add 2 tbsp Green Pesto and 2 tbsp Olive and Tomato Tapenade into small bowls. Pour 30 g Extra Virgin Olive Oil into a small bowl with 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar.
    Pouring balsamic vinegar into a glass dish filled with extra virgin olive oil
  • Fill in gaps with remaining vegetables, fruits and nuts. 500 g Grapes, 200 g Piccolo Tomatoes, 70 g Pistachios, 70 g Walnuts, 70 g Almonds, 40 g Pickled Chilli Peppers and a scattering of 25 g Basil Leaves. If you run out for room, begin positioning them around the board
    Italian Style meats cheeses and Vegatables Appetizer board which consists of Italian Meats Mortadella Italian Salamis Italian Cured Meats Pancetta, Prosciutto, Coppa, Bresaola Italian Pepperoni Cheeses Gorgonzola Taleggio Mozzarella Balls Grana Padano Vegetables Pickled Chilli Peppers Olives Artichokes Hearts marinated Queen Nocellara Olives Black Olives Basil Nuts and Fruit Grapes Piccolo Tomatoes Sundried Tomatoes Pistachios in shell Walnuts Almonds Bread Focaccia Bread Bruschetta Bread Breadsticks Flatbread Other Prosciutto & Cheese Rollotios Gran Castelli Parmigiano Reggino & Chilli Biscuits Arancini Balls Balsamic Vinegar Extra Virgin Olive Oil Green Pesto Olive and Tomato Tapenade
  • Finally, tuck in 300 g Focaccia Bread, 200 g Bruschetta Bread, 100 g Breadsticks and 100 g Flatbread around the outside of the board. We also added some 80 g Parmigiano Reggino & Chilli Biscuits too,
    Antipasti platter which consists of Italian Meats Mortadella Italian Salamis Italian Cured Meats Pancetta, Prosciutto, Coppa, Bresaola Italian Pepperoni Cheeses Gorgonzola Taleggio Mozzarella Balls Grana Padano Vegetables Pickled Chilli Peppers Olives Artichokes Hearts marinated Queen Nocellara Olives Black Olives Basil Nuts and Fruit Grapes Piccolo Tomatoes Sundried Tomatoes Pistachios in shell Walnuts Almonds Bread Focaccia Bread Bruschetta Bread Breadsticks Flatbread Other Prosciutto & Cheese Rollotios Gran Castelli Parmigiano Reggino & Chilli Biscuits Arancini Balls Romano Peppers Balsamic Vinegar Extra Virgin Olive Oil Green Pesto Olive and Tomato Tapenade
  • Consider pairing your antipasto platter with wine or 1 bottle Prosecco take a look at other wine suggestions below.
    Luke with his arms out looking over a large antipasto platter

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Nutrition

Calories: 800kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 3103mg | Potassium: 1108mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1491IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 612mg | Iron: 4mg