Italian Antipasto Platter

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Updated 2021

Loaded with cheeses, savory cured meats, olives, and crostini, antipasto is a first course traditionally served before a meal in Italy. This classic antipasto platter is perfect for nibbling on during pre-dinner conversation and it happens to feature my favorite Italian snacks: spicy Calabrese and a milder salami, bocconcini (little balls of young mozzarella), fresh tuna, and a salty-sour olive tapenade to serve on crispy crostini. Throw in extras like pepperoncini, vinegary marinated white beans, caperberries for a briny bite, and creamy provolone to balance it all out.

For more Italian-inspired appetizer ideas, check out my Antipasto Skewer Board, Burrata and Prosciutto Crostini, Ultimate Burrata Board, Parmesan Crisps, and Ultimate Chopped Salad. Plus, learn all about Parmigiano Reggiano–one of my all-time favorite cheeses! And, if you’re looking for a holiday Antipasto idea, check out my Christmas Caprese Charcuterie Wreath.

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Italian antipasti platter

How to Make Crostini

Crostini is just a fancy word for toasted baguette slices. Simply slice a skinny baguette at a slight angle, brush the slices with olive oil, sprinkle them with salt, and place them in the broiler for a few minutes until toasty. Questo è tutto!

Check out my Roasted Grape Crostini and Brie and Olive Tapenade Crostini recipes for more tips and tricks.

Don’t Like Tuna?

Feel free to switch out the tuna for tapenade, or something you like better, and additional peppers and/or beans if you’re looking for more veggie-forward options.

Here, I added in olive tapenade, almonds and red peppers:

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Where to find this Platter?

This is a great oval platter. Super versatile & affordable. Other options and the rest of the items used (or similar) in the SHOP THIS POST below.

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Photos by Haley Hunt Davis

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Italian Antipasti Platter

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Description

This antipasti board is made with Italian meats & cheeses and is the perfect appetizer.

Ingredients
  

Cheese

  • Mozzarella Balls
  • Provolone cubed

Protein

  • Italian Dry Salami
  • Calabrese
  • Tuna

Produce

  • Cucumbers sliced
  • Cherry Tomatoes halved

Carbs

  • Crostini
  • Taralli Crackers

Accouterments

  • Pepperoncini whole and sliced
  • Marinated White Beans
  • Caperberries
  • Castelvetrano Olives
  • Sweety Drop Peppers

Garnish

  • Red pepper flakes
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Place mozzarella balls, peppers, olives, and tapenade in small bowls, then add the bowls to the board first to anchor it.
  • Add the provolone, beans, and pepperoncini to the board.
  • Arrange the cucumbers, crackers, and crostini around the bowls, then tuck in the salami into the empty spaces and around the edges.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes to serve.
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  1. Rachel S wrote:

    5 stars
    As an Italian myself, I love everything about this board idea! The marinated white beans are my favorite part, and the ingredients are so easy to find that this board is so easy to whip up even for beginners!

    Posted 4.24.21 Reply