Lemon-Basil Antipasto
Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen
Antipasto means "before the meal." Each ingredient is called an "antipasti." Provolone is usually packaged in half-moon shapes and found on the specialty cheese aisle. We prefer the taste and texture of provolone cheese labeled "sharp" (or "piquant") over low-sodium choices. We also like the mildly seasoned Genoa salami over smoky hard salami.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound sharp provolone cheese, cut into 8 wedges
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 8 pepperoncini peppers
- 4 radishes, cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 12 thin Genoa salami slices
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil*
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- Breadsticks, crackers, or sliced Italian bread
Preparation
- 1. Arrange provolone cheese and next 5 ingredients on a serving platter; drizzle with olive oil. Squeeze juice from lemon over antipasto, and sprinkle with next 3 ingredients. Serve immediately with breadsticks, crackers, or sliced Italian bread.
- *2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley may be substituted.
Lemon-Basil Antipasto Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, No-Cook
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese, Beef, Vegetables
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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