Italian Antipasto Platter
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
8 Persons
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Cook Time
0 Minutes
Difficulty
Beginner Level
A colorful Italian antipasto platter layered with turkey ham, Swiss cheese, fresh vegetables, mozzarella, olives, and basil.
Tags: antipasto, appetizer, Italian appetizer, charcuterie platter, cheese platter, party food, easy entertaining
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
- 01
Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers and tomatoes.
- 02
Drain the mozzarella pearls and olives well.
- 03
Fold the turkey ham slices into loose triangles or ribbons.
- 04
Cut the Swiss cheese into long, thin pieces or wedges.
- 05
Arrange the folded turkey ham and Swiss cheese in alternating fan-shaped sections around the center.
- 06
Arrange the cucumber slices around the top and bottom edges of a large round white platter.
- 07
Layer the tomato slices just inside the cucumber sections.
- 08
Place the mozzarella pearls in compact clusters between the tomato sections.
- 09
Fill the center with green olives and surround them with fresh basil leaves.
- 10
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then drizzle lightly over the platter.
- 11
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Chef notes
This Italian antipasto platter is an easy and beautiful way to serve a variety of fresh, savory ingredients on one impressive board. The combination of creamy mozzarella, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, Swiss cheese, turkey ham, green olives, and fresh basil creates a delicious mix of textures and flavors. Arrange the ingredients in colorful sections for a stunning centerpiece that is perfect for parties, holidays, family gatherings, or casual entertaining.