Antipasto trays are a quick appetizer to serve for any gathering or occasion.
Making your own antipasto platter is an ideal way to serve a variety of guests with different tastes -- as the platter will include a variety of meats, cheeses and other appetizers to suit everyone's own personal preferences. Arranging an antipasto tray does take time to complete but does not require extensive cooking skills or planning.
Instructions
1. Create a layer of lettuce leaves for the bottom of your antipasto tray over the platter you intend to serve the appetizer on.
2. Sprinkle crushed oregano and garlic powder over the first layer of the lettuce and top it off with Italian dressing to preference.
3. Add the thinly sliced ham and Provolone cheese on top of the lettuce layer, organized neatly into any shape or setup using straight lines, diagonal rows or random placement.
4. Create a new layer of lettuce leaves and sprinkle with the crushed oregano, garlic powder and preferred amount of Italian dressing. Arrange the sliced sausage and salami in to fit the pattern of your first layer of food on top of the newest lettuce layer.
5. Make a third lettuce layer, using the crushed oregano, garlic powder and Italian dressing. Add the roast beef, pepperoni sausage and prosciutto along with Italian dressing to top the main layers of meat.
6. Add the black olives, artichoke hearts, green olives, red peppers, pepperoncinis, mushrooms and additional Italian dressing, if desired, to finish the final layer.
7. Complete the antipasto platter by adding the Gorgonzola cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese to the top layer and refrigerate until serving.
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