Italian Antipasti Platter - Bartons Pickles

Traditional antipasto includes cured and cooked meats, olives, various cheeses, pickled meats, and preserved vegetables in oil or vinegar.

In our opinion it is a combination of small bites of tasty food, usually accompanied by glass of wine, beer or a glass of ginger beer. It is a great starter, snack, picnic and great to serve as party food.

Did you know that the plural of Antipasto is antipasti? In Italian it means "before the meal" and is a traditional Italian first course or starter and is comparable to hors d’oeuvre, Spanish tapas or an entrée. With antipasto, we think it’s best to keep things simple. Narrow your choices down to two or three items then incorporate a few pickles or chutneys and you’re set.

Ingredients

Selection of any of the following: Sliced Pepperoni, Salami, Chorizo, Roast Ham, Peppered Turkey Breast, or Prosciutto
Selection of any of the following: Feta, Gruyère, Manchego, Crumbly Lancashire
Crunchy baguette or other bread selection of your choice
Handful grapes
A few Cherry Tomatoes
¼ Red Onion; thinly sliced.
A few Olives
Drizzle of Olive Oil
Sprinkle Sea Salt

Method

Prepare a platter, wooden chopping board or large plate to use to share and serve.
Arrange a selection of the meats and cheese onto the platter.
Decorate with a few Bartons tangy Silverskin Onions, crunchy Gherkins, olives, cherry tomatoes, grapes and some sliced red onion.
Drizzle with a little olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Warm the bread and serve with plenty of Bartons Chilli Piccalilli.

Serve with plenty of Bartons Chilli Piccalilli, a few Bartons tangy Silverskin Onions and a couple of Bartons crunchy Pickled Gherkins.