Southern Italian Antipasto Platter Recipe
Embark on a journey through Southern Italy as you savor a sumptuous Southern Italian Antipasto Platter featuring a luscious Burrata, provolone, sopressata, fresh figs, ricotta, vanilla fig jam, chopped walnuts, roasted red peppers, mixed olives, artichoke hearts, red seedless grapes, and a garnish of fresh basil and rosemary, accompanied by thinly sliced crusty Italian bread.
A beautifully prepared Antipasto Platter is a great way to start any Italian meal. But, since it is really just an Italian-Themed Cheese Board, it is also perfect for parties.
Savor the Flavors of Southern Italy with this Antipasto Platter
Transport yourself to the sun-drenched landscapes of Southern Italy with a tantalizing Antipasto Platter that captures the essence of the region’s culinary richness. At the heart of this mosaic of flavors is a luscious ball of Burrata, its creamy interior beckoning indulgence. Surrounding it, Provolone cheese, cut into delectable bites, complements the ensemble with its robust character.
The platter weaves together the symphony of sopressata, presenting a duet of spiciness and sweetness. Thinly sliced hot and sweet sopressatas contribute to the array, creating a savory crescendo. Fresh figs, quartered and vibrant, infuse a fruity melody, harmonizing with the smooth richness of fresh ricotta.
To elevate the experience, the ensemble features homemade vanilla fig jam, a symphony of flavors that dances on the palate. Walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while roasted red peppers, marinated olives, and artichoke hearts contribute their savory notes. Red seedless grapes, in generous bunches, provide a refreshing interlude, balancing the richness.
Garnished with fragrant sprigs of basil and rosemary, this Antipasto Platter invites you to savor the essence of Southern Italy. Completing the tableau, thinly sliced crusty Italian bread stands ready to carry these culinary treasures from the azure shores to your awaiting taste buds, creating a celebration of flavors that paints a vivid portrait of the Mediterranean on your palate.
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Southern Italian Antipasto Platter
Rather than a true “recipe,” the directions below serve as a guideline for constructing a delicious and attractive antipasto featuring traditional Southern Italian ingredients.
Feel free to add any additional Italian foods you enjoy to the ones we recommend and/or remove foods you do not like or cannot find to make your own unique Southern Italian Antipasto Platter.
Southern Italian Antipasto Platter Recipe
Equipment
- Serving Platter
- Several Small Serving Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 large ball Burrata Cheese
- 4 ounces Provolone Cheese cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 ounces Hot Sopressata thinly sliced
- 3 ounces Sweet Sopressata thinly sliced
- 4 fresh Figs quartered
- 4 ounces fresh Ricotta Cheese
- 3 tablespoons Easy Homemade Vanilla Fig Jam (See "Spotlight Recipe" Box below for a Link to Our Muffin Tin Lemon Fig Olive Oil Cakes Recipe which includes our Easy Homemade Vanilla Fig Jam ), or store bought Fig Jam
- 3 tablespoons Walnuts chopped
- One 6-ounce jar Roasted Red Peppers sliced
- One 4-ounce container marinated and seasoned Mixed Olives
- One 8-ounce jar Artichoke Hearts drained
- 1 pound Red Seedless Grapes split into 3 or 4 bunches
- Fresh Basil and Rosemary Sprigs for garnish
- Crusty Italian Bread thinly sliced.
Instructions
- Prepare Easy Homemade Vanilla Fig Jam using the recipe linked to in the "Spotlight Recipe" Box below, if using. Set aside.
- For platter, begin by positioning the burrata in the center of a serving platter.
- Surround it with an artful arrangement of Provolone cheese, sopressata and fresh figs.
- Fill a small serving bowl with the ricotta cheese. Top the cheese with fig jam and walnuts. Place bowl near the burrata arrangement.
- Place roasted red peppers, seasoned olives and marinated artichoke hearts into individual serving dishes. Position dishes near the other items.
- Tuck the grapes, fresh herb sprigs, and crusty bread slices in around the other ingredients to create a nice display.
- Serve immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator, up to 1 hour.
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Muffin Tin Lemon Fig Olive Oil Cakes are a delightful fusion of zesty lemon, sweet fig and the richness of olive oil, perfectly portioned and baked to golden perfection in individual servings.
Lemon and Fig taste delicious together. Baking this traditional Northern Italian dessert in muffin tins makes it easier to make and easier to enjoy. These are perfect for a party.
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