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Italian Antipasto Platter

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Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • Several leaves of lettuce
  • ½ head fresh greens such as Boston or romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 6 carrots peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 6 celery stalks cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 6 salami slices
  • 6 provolone or mozzarella cheese slices
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs
  • 6 canned artichoke hearts
  • Black and green olives for garnish
  • Radishes for garnish
  • 1 bunch of scallions for garnish
  • ½ cup Italian salad dressing

Instructions

  • Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly and let them dry.
  • Cover a large serving plate with leaf lettuce.
  • Place shredded greens on top.
  • Divide carrot and celery sticks in half and place at each end of the plate.
  • In the center of the plate, lay alternate slices of salami and cheese.
  • Cut tomatoes and hard-cooked eggs into quarters.
  • Arrange egg and tomato quarters and artichoke hearts around the edge of the plate.
  • Place olives, a few radishes, and some scallions wherever they fit in attractively.
  • (Any other fresh raw vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces may be added.
  • )
  • Dribble salad dressing over all.

Notes & Wine Advice

Antipasto, an Italian-inspired appetizer platter, is the perfect way to start your meal with a variety of delicious flavors and textures.
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Course; Appetizer
Cuisine; European / Italian