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Easy Antipasto Platter: Best Party Appetizer in 15 Minutes

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This Easy Antipasto Platter is the ultimate no-cook party appetizer, ready in just 15 minutes. With cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and crunchy crackers, it’s a crowd-pleasing board that looks impressive with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 slices prosciutto
  • 4–6 slices genoa salami
  • 4–6 slices capicola
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine)
  • 4 oz aged provolone
  • Parmesan or pecorino shards (a few)
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred, drained)
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (drained)
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives
  • ½ cup pepperoncini
  • 20 good quality crackers or crostini
  • Honey (for drizzling, optional)
  • Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme, for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Take cheeses out of fridge 10 minutes before starting. Drain artichokes and peppers, pat dry. Slice provolone into thin wedges or cubes. Use a vegetable peeler to make parmesan shards.
  2. Arrange small bowls on the board for olives, honey, and pepperoncini. Space them out to create visual anchors.
  3. Place cheeses in different areas of the board: fresh mozzarella in one corner, provolone wedges in another, parmesan shards near the center.
  4. Fold or drape sliced meats in loose piles: one for prosciutto, one for salami, one for capicola. Place near complementary cheeses.
  5. Fill gaps with roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, and other vegetables, distributing colors evenly.
  6. Arrange crackers or crostini in small clusters around the board (groups of 3-4).
  7. Drizzle honey over provolone or mozzarella if using. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours. If refrigerated, let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let cheeses and meats come to room temperature before serving. Pat all jarred ingredients dry to prevent sogginess. Store crackers separately until serving to keep them crunchy. The platter can be assembled (without crackers) up to 4 hours ahead.

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