ANTIPASTO PLATTER FROM MARGHERITA® MEATS

Antipasto Platter from Margherita® Meats image

A classic Italian first course done lighter, easier and more delicious. Serve as a traditional first course; add taste and beauty to a buffet.

Provided by Margherita Meats

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Margherita® Meats

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls, drained*
¼ cup vinaigrette or Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
4 ounces deli-sliced Margherita® Deli Hard Salami or Genoa Salami
4 ounces sliced Margarita® Mortadella or Hot or Sweet Capicola
4 ounces sliced Margherita® Pepperoni
½ cup bottled roasted red and/or yellow bell peppers, rinsed and drained, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup stuffed green olives (anchovy, almond, garlic or onion)
2 sprigs Basil sprigs
Toasted sliced Italian or French bread baguette or sturdy flat crackers

Steps:

Combine mozzarella cheese, dressing and basil in a small decorative bowl; chill at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
Fold or roll the deli meats and arrange attractively on a large serving platter. Arrange the bowl of cheese, bell peppers and olives attractively around meats. Garnish the platter with basil sprigs if desired. Place the toast or crackers in a napkin lined basket and have frilly wooden picks or small forks available for serving the antipasto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 999.5 calories, Carbohydrate 95.8 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 49 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 3810 mg, Sugar 6.6 g