Antipasto Platter
This elegant Antipasto Platter showcases a delightful assembly of layered ingredients, allowing for neat, square slices that encapsulate a variety of flavors. This visually striking dish is sure to be a conversation starter and a favorite among guests, while also providing satisfying options for vegetarian palates. Feel free to personalize the vegetable selections to cater to your taste preferences. Serve with freshly baked Italian bread for an authentic touch.
Ingredients
- 2 heads iceberg lettuce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 8 ounce bottle Italian-style salad dressing
- 1 pound thinly sliced cooked ham
- 2 ½ pounds sliced provolone cheese
- ½ pound Genoa salami thinly sliced
- ¼ pound Capacola sausage sliced
- ¼ pound pepperoni sausage sliced
- ¼ pound prosciutto thinly sliced
- ¼ pound thinly sliced roast beef
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms
- 1 6 ounce can marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 7 ounce jar roasted red peppers
- 1 6 ounce can sliced black olives
- ¾ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 5 ounce jar sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
- ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- ½ pound mozzarella cheese sliced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Begin by removing the large outer leaves from the iceberg lettuce heads. Layer approximately one-third of the lettuce on a substantial serving platter. Sprinkle with one-third of the garlic powder and dried oregano, followed by your preferred amount of Italian dressing. Top this layer with the thinly sliced ham and provolone cheese.
- Proceed to add another third of the lettuce on top of the provolone. Again, season with one-third of the garlic powder, one-third of the oregano, and drizzle with dressing. Layer with Genoa salami and capacola sausage.
- Continue the layering process with the remaining lettuce, incorporating the last of the garlic powder, oregano, and dressing, followed by the pepperoni, prosciutto, and roast beef.
- Next, layer on the fresh mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, sliced black olives, pepperoncini peppers, and green olives. Drizzle additional Italian dressing over the top if desired.
- Finish the platter by adding crumbled Gorgonzola, sliced mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cover the platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.