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PIZZA ANTIPASTO SALAD



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In Forestville, New York, Crystal Ranft tosses together this salad that's packed with pizza ingredients. "It's always a hit at family gatherings and social dinners," she notes. "And it's so flexible. I've used spinach instead of lettuce and pepperoni in place of salami."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups torn leaf lettuce
8 ounces hard salami, julienned
6 ounces provolone cheese, julienned
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the lettuce on a large serving platter. Arrange the salami, cheeses, tomatoes and olives over top. Sprinkle with chives. , In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

HANDY-PASTO - ANTIPASTO PIZZA



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This is a white pizza with garlic topped with all the makings of an antipasto platter - cut into squares and it makes a great starter or party snack. Many of the antipasto toppers can be purchased at the salad bar counter in bulk so you only have to buy what you need of each.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 33m

Yield 6 servings as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tube store-bought prepared pizza dough
2 cloves grated or finely chopped garlic
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
A couple handfuls Parmigiano-Reggiano
A pinch red pepper flakes
A few grinds black pepper
1 small heart romaine lettuce, chopped
8 slices Genoa salami, chopped
2 roasted red pepper, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped banana pepper rings or chopped hot peppers of any kind
1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts or marinated mushrooms
A handful pitted green or black good quality olives, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Press dough onto baking sheet and top with garlic, cheeses, and pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and bake 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Top the cooked pizza with lettuce, salami, roasted peppers, hot peppers, artichokes or mushrooms and olives, cut into squares and serve.

ANTIPASTO-PLATTER PIZZA



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This creative pan pizza starts with a quick homemade dough. Then it takes inspiration from classic antipasto platters; artichokes, mortadella, and green olives are among the toppings that mingle with zippy marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound Quick and Easy Pizza Dough
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup marinara sauce, such as Rao's Homemade
8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, such as Polly-O, thinly sliced
2 ounces sliced mortadella, cut into 1-inch strips
2 ounces sliced capocollo, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered if whole
1/2 cup pitted marinated green olives, halved
1/2 cup pepperoncini, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet set on a rack in lowest position. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil onto a rimmed quarter-sheet pan (9 by 12 1/2 inches). Stretch dough to edges of pan. Drizzle evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread marinara evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top evenly with cheese, then mortadella, capocollo, artichoke hearts, olives, and peperoncini. Bake in pan on stone until bubbly and crust is golden brown and set on bottom, 20 to 22 minutes.

ANTIPASTO PIZZA



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A prebaked crust and ready-made pizza sauce cut the prep time for this deliciously different and versatile pizza. It could easily be served as an entree or hot appetizer. Mindee Curtis - Omaha, NE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
3/4 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 pound thinly sliced hard salami, julienned
1/4 pound sliced deli ham, julienned
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place crust on an ungreased pizza pan. Spread sauce over crust; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with red peppers, artichokes, salami and ham; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 971mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

ANTIPASTO PULL-APART PIZZA



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This is super quick, super yummy something the whole family loves. You can really top it any way you want. I got this recipe from Pampered Chef

Provided by Maya Turnor

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tsp olive oil
2 pkg (11oz each) refrigerated french bread dough
1 jar(s) (12oz jar) artichoke hearts drained and patted dry
8 oz mozzarella cheese
1 medium red bell pepper
1/2 c olives, pitted
2 clove garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 oz parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush large baking stone with 1 tsp of olive oil.
  • 2. Using a sawing motion cut dough in half lengthwise. Then cut dough crosswise into 16 half moons for a total of 32 half moons.
  • 3. Arrange dough over baking stone leaving 1/2-in border around the edge and spacing each piece 1/2-in apart. Brush the remaining oil on dough; bake 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
  • 4. Meanwhile, for antipasti chop artichokes. Dice mozzarella cheese into 1/2-inch and dice bell pepper. slice olives. Combine cheese, red pepper, salt, black pepper, olives and pressed garlic and mix well.
  • 5. Remove baking stone from oven and using grater great half of the Parmesan cheese over crust; top with antipasti. Bake 5-7 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Remove from oven; grate remaining Parmesan cheese over top.

ANTIPASTO BASILICO PIZZA



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You can personalize any frozen pizza with your favorite ingredients. It is so simple to make but it looks special. Cut into small bites an use as an appetizer or cut into wedges for dinner.-Colleen Sturma, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 frozen cheese pizza (12 inches)
3 slices deli ham, julienned
2 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, julienned
1/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/3 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place pizza on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Top with ham, salami, peppers, artichoke hearts and olives., Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ANTIPASTO PIZZA



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Make and share this Antipasto Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 27m

Yield 4 mini pizzas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pita pockets (15cm)
1/4 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
75 g salami (shaved hot coarsely chopped)
100 g char-grilled eggplants (drained coarsely chopped)
100 g artichoke hearts (4 marinated and quartered)
100 g roasted red peppers (or char grilled thinly sliced)
1/4 cup kalamata olive (pitted chopped)
100 g mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup basil leaves (baby)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220C (200C fan forced).
  • Grease 2 baking trays.
  • Place pita bread on prepared trays and spread with pizza sauce and then sprinkle with parmesan and then top with salami, eggplant, artichoke, capsicum and olives.
  • Arrange mozzarella pieces over pizzas and then bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until bases are crisp.
  • Serve sprinkled with basil.
  • VARIATIONS - Use grated tasty cheese instead of mozzarella or you could use any marinated vegetables, such as mushrooms, zucchinis and sun-dried tomatoes and could be made on garlic bread or bruschetta instead of pita pockets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.6, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 38.8, Sodium 1240.5, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 17.3

RACHAEL RAY'S ANTIPASTO PIZZA



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I saw this prepared on 30 Minute Meals and am posting it to try later. When I prepared this, I mixed in about 2 tablespoons of italian dressing with the toppings and put the "salad" on just before serving. Tastes great that way too!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 33m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb pizza dough
2 garlic cloves, grated
2 cups provolone cheese, shredded
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 -3 dashes black pepper, a few grinds
3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
8 slices genoa salami, chopped
2 roasted red peppers, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons banana pepper rings, chopped or 2 -3 tablespoons chopped hot bell peppers, of any kind chopped
1/4 cup artichoke hearts or 1/4 cup marinated mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup olive (green or black good quality coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Press dough onto baking sheet and top with garlic, cheeses, and pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and bake 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Top the cooked pizza with lettuce, salami, roasted peppers, hot peppers, artichokes or mushrooms and olives, cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 919.8, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 19.6

GRILLED ANTIPASTO PIZZA



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Summer pizza? Keep the heat outside with this grilled favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 lb small whole mushrooms (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1 package (14 oz) prebaked original Italian pizza crust (12 inch)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, toss mushrooms, bell pepper and 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Place vegetables in grill basket (grill "wok").
  • Place grill basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 4 to 6 minutes, shaking grill basket to turn vegetables occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Coarsely chop vegetables.
  • Brush pizza crust with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Arrange tomatoes on cheese. Top with grilled vegetables, onions, olives and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Place pizza directly on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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Antipasto pizza is a pizza variety that includes a blend of various Italian antipasti ingredients on top of the crust. It is an ideal dish for individuals who seek to try out something different from the traditional pizza type. Antipasto pizza usually comprises a combination of different types of cheese, meats, vegetables, and fruits to create a unique and delicious taste.

Ingredients

The ingredients for making antipasto pizza may differ according to the recipe or the availability of ingredients. The following ingredients are typically used in making antipasto pizza:
Crust
The crust usually includes flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and water.
Sauce
The sauce is made from tomato paste, diced tomatoes, garlic, sugar, basil, and oregano.
Cheese
Cheese plays an essential role in antipasto pizza, and the toppings typically include mozzarella, parmesan, and feta.
Meat
The meat used in antipasto pizza can range from cooked Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, Prosciutto, and bacon.
Vegetables and fruits
Antipasto pizza toppings include vegetables like sliced bell pepper, artichokes, olives, onions, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and avocado. Some recipes also add fruits such as figs and grapes.

Preparation and Cooking

Preparation
Start by preheating the oven at 425°F. Next, prepare the pizza dough by mixing the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and water in a bowl. Knead the dough until it becomes soft and elastic. Spread flour on a flat surface and roll out the dough to your desired thickness. Put the dough on a greased baking sheet or pizza stone. Combine the sauce ingredients and spread on the dough in a thin layer.
Layering the Toppings
Layer the cheese, meat, and vegetables on the sauce. Antipasto pizza offers an array of toppings, so you can choose the ones you like. The order of layers may depend on the recipe, but traditionally, the cheese is put in the center, while the meat and vegetables are placed around. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the crust is golden brown.
Serving
After baking, top the pizza with fresh basil or oregano, and serve hot. You can add extra toppings such as pepper flakes, olive oil, or balsamic vinegar if you wish. Antipasto pizza is best enjoyed with a glass of red wine, and you can also serve it as a party snack or appetizer.

Variants

Antipasto pizza has several varieties, including:
Vegetarian antipasto pizza
Vegetarian antipasto pizza is made using the same concept as the traditional antipasto pizza, with the exclusion of meat. It features several flavorful vegetarian toppings such as artichokes, olives, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Low-carb antipasto pizza
This type of antipasto pizza is suitable for individuals on a low-carb diet. The pizza crust is made using almond flour or cauliflower rice instead of the traditional flour. The toppings remain the same as the regular antipasto pizza.
Gluten-free antipasto pizza
Gluten-free antipasto pizza is an ideal option for individuals who are intolerant to gluten. The crust is made from gluten-free flour, which is a mixture of rice flour, tapioca flour, and cornstarch. The toppings are the same as the traditional antipasto pizza.

Conclusion

Antipasto pizza offers an exciting twist to the traditional pizza. Its combination of many flavors and textures makes it an ideal dish for entertaining, snacking, or dining. While the toppings vary across recipes, the ingredients and cooking methods are typically the same. With its many variants, you can enjoy antipasto pizza irrespective of your dietary preferences. It's easy to make and a delicious departure from everyday meals.
Antipasto pizza recipes are a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of an antipasto platter in a pizza form. With a variety of ingredients like olives, artichokes, roasted red peppers, and cured meats, antipasto pizzas provide a balance of salty, briny, and sweet flavors. Here are some valuable tips to keep in mind when making antipasto pizza recipes:

Choose the Right Dough

Before anything else, the right dough is essential for a delicious antipasto pizza. You can buy pre-made pizza dough from the store, or you can make your own dough at home. The dough should have a crispy crust and a soft, airy inside that can hold up the weight of the toppings. Use plenty of flour on the surface when stretching the dough to prevent it from sticking and tearing.

Prepare the Pizza Sauce

While some antipasto pizzas are made without sauce, a flavorful sauce can act as a great base for the ingredients. You can use traditional pizza sauce or try something bolder flavored like pesto, garlic butter or even olive tapenade. Tomato based sauces work well with antipasto toppings, in particular an olive oil-based sauce which will not conflict with the bold flavors on the toppings.

Balance the Flavors

Antipasto pizzas are an array of flavors, including salty, briny, and sweet. In order to balance the flavors it is important to choose a variety of tasty toppings including cured meats, olives, roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, mushrooms, onions and fresh herbs. The idea is to have a little bit of everything in terms of flavor and taste.

Use Quality Cheese

Cheese is an essential ingredient in pizza, and it should not be overlooked when making antipasto pizza. Instead of using traditional pizza cheeses like mozzarella, try cheeses like goat, feta or even blue cheese, which all bring a strong depth of flavor that complements the other toppings.

Avoid Overcrowding Toppings

When it comes to topping an antipasto pizza, remember that less is more. Overcrowding the pizza will make it difficult to cook properly, and the crust can become soggy. Select only a few toppings, and put them strategically over the pizza with spaces in between. Evenly spreading the toppings will allow the crust to crisp up and provide the right texture.

Practice Proper Baking Methods

Baking time and temperature makes a huge difference when making antipasto pizzas. Preheat the oven to at least 425 F for 20 minutes, and use a pizza stone if possible. This will allow for a crispy crust while keeping the ingredients evenly cooked. Depending on your oven, the baking time may range from 12-15 minutes, so check on the pizza every few minutes to ensure that it doesn't burn.

Finish with a Fresh Touch

Once the pizza is out of the oven, it's time to give it a finishing touch. Add fresh ingredients like chopped herbs, arugula, or a drizzle of a good quality balsamic vinegar. Fresh ingredients will help balance out the strong flavors of the antipasto toppings while adding a burst of brightness and freshness.
In Conclusion
Making antipasto pizza is an enjoyable way to bring the flavors of your favorite Italian appetizer plate to your dinner table. By keeping in mind the tips outlined above, you can make an antipasto pizza that is flavorful, balanced, and delicious. Remember to use quality dough, cheese, and toppings, avoid overcrowding, and practice proper baking methods. Add a fresh burst at the end, and you'll have a pizza that's as beautiful as it is tasty.

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