Make the Best Antipasto Platter Like an Italian Pro - Here are ALL My Secret Tips to Know!

assorted cured meats

🥗Healthier: lean turkey slices

💰Cheaper: salami

Lean turkey is lower in fat and calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

olives

🥗Healthier: pickled cucumbers

💰Cheaper: canned green beans

Pickled cucumbers provide a similar tangy flavor.

marinated vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh vegetables are lighter and lower in calories.

Choose a large platter for assembling the antipasto.

Use a plastic platter from the Dollar Tree or a larger serving plate if needed.

Arrange three slices of each type of cured meat around the edge of the platter to create a border.

Tuck the meat slices in to complete the circle around the platter.

Place a bowl in the center of the platter for marinated olives.

Spread out four pieces of panino (mozzarella wrapped in cured meat) in different sections of the platter for variety.

Slice roasted red peppers into strips and roll them up with the cured meats, placing them around the platter.

Add marinated olives to the bowl in the center, rinsing them if they are too oily to reduce slipperiness.

Include sections of marinated vegetables around the platter for added color and texture.

Sprinkle some Romano and Parmesan cheese in various sections to enhance flavor.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens