Best Antipasti Platter Recipes

ANTIPASTI PLATTER

Steps:

• Arrange the meats, cheeses, and foccacia on a large platter. Arrange a platter of Pinzimonio. Place the Marinated Olives and Roasted Red Pepper Salad in small serving bowls. Serve, allowing guests to compose their own assortment of antipasti on their plate.;
• Assorted cut-up vegetables (such as carrots, celery, fennel bulb, radishes, red and orange bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes)
• Stir the oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to blend. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. Serve the vegetables with the dip.
• Stir the oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a heavy small skillet over medium heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the olives and toss to coat. Add the basil; toss to coat. Serve.
• Preheat the broiler. Cover a heavy baking sheet with foil. Arrange the bell peppers on the baking sheet. Broil until the skins brown and blister, turning the peppers over occasionally, about 15 minutes. Enclose the peppers in a resealable plastic bag. Set aside until cooled to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
• Peel, seed, and cut the peppers into 1/2-inch thick strips. Toss the pepper strips, olives, oil, capers, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to combine. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

ANTIPASTI PLATTER

Steps:

• Arrange all components decoratively on a large platter.
• Lay peppers on their sides on racks of gas burners and turn flames on moderately high. Roast, turning frequently with tongs, until skins are blackened, 5 to 8 minutes. (Or broil on rack of a broiler pan about 4 inches from heat, turning frequently, 15 to 20 minutes.)
• Transfer to a bowl, then cover, and let steam 10 minutes. Alternatively, place peppers in resealable plastic bags to steam. Peel peppers and discard stems and seeds. Cut lengthwise into 1-inch-wide strips.
• In a bowl, place cleaned peppers. Douse with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, to taste.

TRADITIONAL ANTIPASTI PLATTER

Steps:

• Use your favorites.
• Sliced meats may be rolled up into tubes.
• Platter can be prepared a couple of hours in advance, covered and chilled.
• Bring back to room temperature 10 - 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vinegars on the side.

ANTIPASTI PLATTER WITH HOMEMADE FLATBREADS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the peppers, skin-side up, on a non-stick baking sheet and brush over 1 tbsp of the oil. Roast for 30 mins.
• Meanwhile, drain the olives and place in a serving bowl, drizzle over 1 tbsp oil, then stir through the garlic and lots of black pepper. Place the feta, tzatziki and radishes in serving bowls.
• Remove the peppers from the oven, place in a bowl and cover with cling film. Leave until cool enough to handle, then peel off the skins. Dab dry with kitchen paper, remove the stalk and seeds, then slice into thin strips. Place in a serving bowl with the remaining 1 tbsp oil and the balsamic vinegar or glaze.
• To make flatbreads, sift the flour into a bowl and stir in the yogurt. Bring the mixture together to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Roll into 4 balls, then use a rolling pin to roll into circles as thin as you can (approx 2mm), then shake off any excess flour. Heat a large frying pan, add the flatbreads one at a time and cook for 1-2 mins each side. Keep warm in a low oven while you cook the rest. To serve, arrange the meat on a platter with the antipasti. Serve with the flatbreads.

ANTIPASTI PLATTER WITH APRICOT MOSTARDA

Steps:

• Preparation Make the simple syrup by combining ¾ cup water and ¾ cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar and bring to a boil. Remove at once from heat and let cool. Combine the apricots, simple syrup, and wine in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes to soften the apricots, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and olive oil. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate overnight before serving. (The mostarda can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.) Assemble your antipasti platter before heading to the hosts' home. Spread the goat cheese atop the crackers, then spread a dollop of the apricot mostarda atop the goat cheese. Arrange the meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and a little cup of the apricot mostarda on the platter. Don't forget to slice the crusty Italian bread and arrange in a basket, bowl, or whatever is convenient. Chef's notes: Whole Foods, Fairway, and the Darien Cheese Shop all sell an amazing variety of cheeses and meats. Availability varies from store to store, so we tried to recommend an array of Mario's recommendations. Don't forget to make the apricot mostarda at least a day in advance!

ANTIPASTI PLATTER

Steps:

• To make the Pickled Cauliflower and Carrots:
• Place the cauliflower, carrots, onion, and oregano in a shallow heat-proof glass or nonreactive bowl. Bring the sugar, salt, vinegar, and water to a boil in a small pot, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, stir to combine and cover with plastic wrap. Let the vegetables stand, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature or place in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour or up to 2 days.
• To make the Grilled Peppers:
• Preheat a grill, broiler or oven on high heat. Grill, broil or roast the peppers until the skin is black and blistered. Place in a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand about 15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle, but still warm. Rub the skin off the peppers, then seed and cut into about 1-inch slices. Place in a jam jar or small container and season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and pour in the olive oil until peppers are completely covered. Let stand about 30 minutes and serve at room temperature or place in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, keep covered with oil.
• To make the olives:
• Mix the olives, parsley, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and olive oil in a bowl and let the olives marinate for 30 minutes before serving.

ANTIPASTI PEACH PLATTER

Steps:

• Arrange the peaches, prosciutto and Parmesan on a large platter, sprinkle over the chilli and scatter the rocket to finish. Just before serving, drizzle with a little oil. Serve with breadsticks to add crunch.

ANTIPASTI PLATTER

Steps:

• Arrange all components decoratively on large platter.