SOUTHERN ITALIAN ANTIPASTO
Servings
4-6
Prep time:
30 minutes
Cook time:
N/A
Ingredients
1 large ball of burrata cheese
4 oz. Provolone cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 oz. hot soppressata, thinly sliced
3 oz. sweet soppressata, thinly sliced
4 fresh figs, quartered
4 oz. fresh ricotta cheese
1 jar of fig jam
3 T. walnuts, chopped
1 6-oz. jar roasted red peppers, sliced
1 4-oz. container marinated and seasoned mixed olives
1 8-oz. jar artichoke hearts, drained
1 lbs. red seedless grapes, split into 3 or 4 bunches
Fresh basil and rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Crusty Italian bread, thinly sliced*
*Substitute gluten-free bread or crackers, if desired.
Rather than a true “recipe,” this serves as a guideline for constructing a delicious and attractive antipasto featuring traditional Southern Italian ingredients.
Step by Step Instructions
Directions:
- Place the burrata in the center of a serving platter and arrange the Provolone cheese, soppressata, and fresh figs around it.
- Fill a small serving bowl with the ricotta cheese and top with the fig jam and walnuts and place near the burrata arrangement.
- Transfer the roasted red peppers, seasoned olives, and marinated artichoke hearts to individual serving dishes and position them near the other items.
- Tuck the grapes, fresh herb sprigs, and crusty bread slices (if using) in around the other ingredients to create a nice display and serve immediately. Enjoy!
