Italian Antipasto Platter
Make an easy Italian antipasto platter with turkey ham, cheese, mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, and cucumber. Perfect for parties and holidays.
Categories: SNACKS
Ingredients
- 200 g sliced turkey ham
- 200 g Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 250 g fresh mozzarella pearls
- 180 g green olives, pitted
- 1 large handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Instructions
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Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers and tomatoes.
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Drain the mozzarella pearls and olives well.
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Fold the turkey ham slices into loose triangles or ribbons.
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Cut the Swiss cheese into long, thin pieces or wedges.
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Arrange the folded turkey ham and Swiss cheese in alternating fan-shaped sections around the center.
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Arrange the cucumber slices around the top and bottom edges of a large round white platter.
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Layer the tomato slices just inside the cucumber sections.
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Place the mozzarella pearls in compact clusters between the tomato sections.
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Fill the center with green olives and surround them with fresh basil leaves.
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Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then drizzle lightly over the platter.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Chef notes
- Choose a variety of textures — combine creamy cheeses, cured meats, crisp vegetables, and juicy olives for a balanced bite. - Slice meats and cheeses thinly so guests can easily pick up and enjoy each ingredient together. - Drain marinated ingredients well before arranging them to prevent excess oil or liquid from spreading across the platter. - Arrange by color and texture rather than randomly to create a beautiful, abundant presentation. - Add fresh herbs just before serving and keep the platter chilled until ready to enjoy for the freshest flavor and appearance.
