14 Antipasto-Inspired Recipes To Try All Month Long
We've basically antipasto'd all your faves.
If you dream it, you can absolutely antipasto it. What do we mean by that? Well, we think pretty much every meal can be improved by getting infused with all the flavors of a classic antipasto salad (yes, even breakfast). Briny, crunchy, and packed with all our favorite ingredients (like cured meats, olives, pepperoncini, cheese, and marinated artichokes), the Italian antipasto salad is a standby, whether you're at your favorite pizza joint or just in the mood for a hearty dinner salad. It turns out the flavor combo improves basically everything, which is why we absolutely had to create 14 antipasto recipes that include appetizers, sides, and easy dinner mains, meaning you never have to go too long before you satisfy that antipasto craving!
What is antipasto anyway, you might be asking? Well, "antipasto," which is also the Italian term for the dishes you have before your pasta course, is what we call the classic flavor combo most likely seen in salad form. What they both have in common is that both antipasto (the course) and antipasto (the dish) are eaten to stimulate all your senses. So you can absolutely see why we had to add these ingredients to any and all meals and situations. Heading to a BBQ? Our antipasto potato salad is a sleeper-hit. Got a lot of potlucks on the calendar? Be sure to arrive with our fully loaded antipasto squares, antipasto skewers, or showstopper antipasto Christmas tree cheese ball will get you re-invited over and over.
Even if you're just snacking on the couch (or just want to shake up your breakfast/lunch/dinner routine), our antipasto egg rolls, and antipasto stuffed chicken, and antipasto breakfast bake will make meal time feel like a true event!
Antipasto Chickpea Salad
This versatile chickpea salad is a great side dish (hello, potlucks!) but can easily be a full meal on its own! Adding a spoonful of Dijon mustard to your red wine vinaigrette makes it creamier in both taste and body—consider it your secret weapon in making a classic dressing just that much better.
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Antipasto Roll-Ups
Your favorite antipasto just got even better—it’s now wrapped in buttery puff pastry. A couple bites in, and you’ll be going back for another. And another. Layered with Provolone, salami, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, and slathered in a Kalamata olive and pepperoncini spread, you’re going to be dreaming about these bundles for days.
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Antipasto Potato Salad
Potato salad is about as classic a summer side as it gets, and we love experimenting with different flavor combinations, like our tzatziki or loaded baked potato salad. Though a traditional creamy dressing is delicious, it can sometimes be heavy and leave too little room for the main event. If you’re looking to lighten up your usual potato salad, look no further—this version is bursting with all the flavors of your favorite antipasto.
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Antipasto Salad
If you’re looking for the freshest addition to any picnic or a teaser to your summer dinner, look no further than this topping-focused salad. Based on the classic Italian appetizer spread, our antipasto salad has a bit of everything you’d find on a typical platter: cured meat, marinated vegetables, and of course, cheese!
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Antipasto Egg Rolls
We love antipasto and this combination of ingredients so much, we've created lots of spin-offs of the traditional version, including our antipasto bites and antipasto squares. Our most brilliant creation yet? These crispy egg rolls, packed with all the classic fillings and ready for a dip in some Italian dressing.
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Antipasto Skewers
We can't get get enough of the varied flavors and textures of an antipasto spread (see our antipasto squares and antipasto salad for proof). But this bite-size appetizer just might be our favorite way to enjoy all of the fresh, sharp flavors all in one bite.
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Antipasto Stuffed Chicken
There's nothing better than good antipasto. Our only qualm with the meat and cheese spread is that it's never a truly satisfying dinner on its own (thought we desperately want it to be!). But by way of antipasto grilled cheese and, now, this stuffed chicken, we've figured it out.
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Antipasto Squares
Your favorite flavor combo, now in a more shareable format. Turns out an antipasto salad like this gets even better when you layer it between crescent sheets. We aren't mad about that at all.
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Antipasto Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
Nothing says hostess with the most-est like a charming and delicious antipasto Christmas tree. This cheesy appetizer sculpture will help you decorate for your Christmas party and feed your guests all in one fell swoop. The base is essentially a cheeseball with all of the flavors you might find on a normal antipasto platter—marinated and pickled veggies, spicy cured meat, and salty, nutty cheese—all encased in smooth cream cheese and served with your favorite cracker or crostini.
Vegan Chopped Salad
If, like us, you can’t resist a good olive bar or antipasto platter, this recipe was made for you. Perfect as a main and even better paired with vegan pizza, this zesty, crunchy salad is an Italian flavor bomb.
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Antipasto Cheesy Bread
Need an impressive and easy party appetizer? This is it! Cheesy, crusty, savory, and just a bit briny, this bread has got it all, and then some.
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Antipasto Breakfast Bake
We think there's always a good time for antipasto, and that's absolutely the case for this breakfast casserole that layers all the best components (like ham, peperoncini, spinach, and plenty of mozz) in an egg casserole everyone will love in the a.m.
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Antipasto Grilled Cheese
This is how to turn your favorite antipasto platter into one of the most amazing grilled cheese sandwiches you'll ever have. We're not kidding, you're going to want to make this one ASAP.
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Antipasto Frittata
We love fritatas because they're packed with protein and a perfect vehicle for all kinds of toppings. In this case, we added in a small amount of classic antipasto ingredients like artichokes, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, salami, and cheese for a substantial amount of flavor.
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