Antipasto Platter
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
We entertain often, and this one of our favorite "party pleasers". It's such a refreshing change from the usual chips and dip.
—Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois
SERVINGS: 14-16
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1 jar (32 ounces) pepperoncinis, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups halved fresh mushrooms
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
- 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
- 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
- 1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian vinaigrette dressing
- Lettuce leaves
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the peppers, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese, olives and pepperoni. Pour vinaigrette over mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Arrange on a lettuce-lined platter. Serve with toothpicks. Yield: 14-16 servings.