Anti Stress Antipasto Recipe

Whip up this vibrant Anti-Stress Antipasto Platter in just 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal or a stress-free appetizer. This colorful platter bursts with Mediterranean flavors and textures, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and soothe your soul.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 515.8 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
Anti Stress Antipasto

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Anti Stress Antipasto

  • Mixed Salad Greens
  • Hard Salami
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas
  • Pitted Black Olives
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • Roma Tomatoes
  • Pepperoncini Peppers
  • 1/2 lemon
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Dried Oregano
  • Garlic Clove
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

How to Make Anti Stress Antipasto

  1. Place 5 cups of lettuce mix on a large platter.
  2. Slice 4 ounces of salami into quarters and scatter evenly over the lettuce.
  3. Cut 4 ounces of cheese (e.g., mozzarella or provolone) into bite-size squares and scatter over the lettuce.
  4. Rinse and drain 1 can (15 ounces) of chickpeas and scatter over the salad.
  5. Drain 1/2 cup of olives (such as Kalamata or Castelvetrano).
  6. Scatter the drained olives over the salad.
  7. Peel and thinly slice 1 medium cucumber and arrange on the salad.
  8. Cut 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes in half and place evenly around the outer edge of the plate.
  9. Place 10-12 pepperoncini peppers at even intervals around the platter.
  10. In a small bowl, juice 1/2 a lemon.
  11. Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 clove of minced garlic to the lemon juice.
  12. Whisk until well combined.
  13. Slowly add 1/4 cup of olive oil while whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  14. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
  15. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

102 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

45g

Carbs

10g