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While it's been ages since I've hosted my own party, I do love bringing a dish or two to parties that I attend. One of my favorite things to bring to any party is this 6 ingredient easy antipasto recipe - it's the easiest thing possible and everyone always loves it!
I recently went to a small gathering at my friend's house for New Year's Eve and I brought this dish along. By the end of the night, there was barely anything leftover! You can make this 6 ingredient easy antipasto recipe up to two days ahead of time. In fact, it actually tastes best if you make it the day before the event because it gives the dressing time to really marinate the other ingredients!
6 Ingredient Easy Antipasto Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup of Zesty Italian Dressing
10-20 peperoncinis
1 bag of Boar's Head Pepperoni (you can use any pepperoni but I prefer Boar's Head)
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese (I use fresh mozzarella but you can use a regular brick of mozzarella too)
1 jar marinated artichokes
20 black olives
Directions
Here's the thing: this is easy. Don't make it any harder than it has to be!
I start by cutting the mozzarella into small cubes, you want about ½ inch in size. Then I quarter the marinated artichoke hearts. Everything else is used in its entirety.
I use a casserole dish and layer pepperoni, cheese, olives and peperoncini, drizzle with the dressing, and then do another layer and drizzle with more dressing.
You can use as many peperoncinis as you like to make it a little spicier if you like it spicy, or omit them all together if you don't like spice at all. You can even omit the artichoke hearts if you aren't a fan of them, but they do add a nice little twist to the dish!
Just let it all marinate in the fridge for at least an hour and you're done!
Enjoy!
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Jenn
This looks so yummy and easy!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}
My antipasto usually consists of a bunch of veggies marinated in Italian dressing then grilled.. re-tossed with dressing and plopped on a plate to cool.
Crystal
Yum, super easy and it looks delicious.
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
Ooh, that looks great, spicy!
Billie
Looks like a very easy recipe, thanks for sharing.
Henrietta
I love antipasto salad, but I always end up putting spiral pasta noodles in it so it turns into pasta salad 🙂 It's a great way to use up odds and ends of cheeses, veggies and meats! I like your idea of adding the artichoke hearts, yum!
I'll just take the pepperoni, cheese and the artichokes and have my own little love party! YUM
A Time Out for Mommy- Elaina
Yum! I love that you use fresh mozzarella! It really makes a difference!
Shell Fruscione
Okay I have to say how much I love you for mentioning Boar's Head since I worked for a company that distributes them for 4 years & my fiancee has worked there for 8- they really do have the best of the best {and I say that from seeing the research, not from the fact that they pay our bills, lol}. But anyway, that recipe sounds delicious & I'll definitely be making it for the next party I go to!
Sofia
You had me at pepperoni!! That looks DELICIOUS!!
maria
no kidding that is easy and perfect for entertaining.
Marcie W.
Just pinned this recipe for my newly pregnant friend, who happens to be craving antipasto every day! YUMMY
Krystle(Baking Beauty)
I love the AntiPasto bar and our specialty foods store. It's probably just as delish but cheaper to make at home though. Thanks for the recipe!
Courtney
Love this!! I make it with pasta 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I am drooling now. I love simple recipes like this!!
HilLesha
This looks great!
tamie
We served this at our daughters wedding reception, it complimented the Italian dinner menu very well!
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The short answer is that it depends on the makeup of it. If you choose to have antipasto that relies heavily on cheese, for example, it probably isn't going to be the healthiest! Antipasto dishes like the caprese and those that use a good amount of vegetables can also be healthy.
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Literally, the word “antipasto” is derived from the Latin root “anti” meaning “before” and “pastus,” which means “meal.” Thus, the antipasto course simply refers to the dish that precedes all others.
In Italy, antipasto is often accompanied by a glass of wine or an aperitif like an Aperol Spritz. It's seen as a way to stimulate the appetite and prepare the taste buds for the main event.
In most places, if you order and antipasto that you eat with a knife and fork people normally hang on to the knife and fork (although in posher places they will normally change them).
The main differentiator is that antipasto platters tend to be heavier on the vegetables, especially pickled or marinated Italian-style vegetables. Charcuterie boards will often include jams, honey, berries, and dark chocolate in addition to the meat and cheese.
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