This Italian Antipasti Platter has a colorful mix of savory cold cuts, creamy cheeses, marinated artichokes, peppers and olives. It's beautifully presented, making it the perfect appetizer for special occasion or holiday dinners!
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- ❤️ Why You'll Love This Italian Antipasto Recipe
- 🛒 Ingredients for Antipasto Platter
- 🔪 How to Make an Italian Antipasti Platter
- ☑️ Storage Instructions
- 💡 Tips
- 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
- What is a typical antipasto plate?
- What is the difference between antipasti and antipasto?
- What is the difference between a charcuterie tray and an antipasto tray?
- 🇮🇹 More Keto Italian Recipes
❤️ Why You'll Love This Italian Antipasto Recipe
- Color mix of classic Italian antipasti ingredients
- Combination of savory cold cuts and creamy cheeses
- Marinated artichoke hearts, olives and peppers
- Beautiful presentation, perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions
- Great make ahead party appetizer platter
If you have a party, special occasion or holiday dinner coming up and need an easy Keto appetizer, look no further! This antipasto platter is as popular as it is beautiful. It's always gone within minutes and I rarely ever have any leftovers.
I've been making platters like this for as long as I can remember. I remember seeing platters like this on long tables filled with the most amazing Italian food, at my Grandparent's house growing up.
The great thing about this low carb appetizer is you can tailor it to your liking or what you have on hand. I have listed some substitution ideas down below for you to check out! If you love this combination of flavors, also be sure to try these Italian Antipasti Skewers, Antipasto Salad,Burrata Caprese and Caprese Salad.
🛒 Ingredients for Antipasto Platter
- Fresh mozzarella
- Vine ripe tomatoes
- Soppressata
- Prosciutto
- Pepperoni
- Provolone Cheese
- Fontina cheese
- Italian olives mix
- Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Pepperoncini
- Fresh basil
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
🥣 Recommended Tools
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Serving platter
🔪 How to Make an Italian Antipasti Platter
Slice the mozzarella cheese and tomatoes into half inch slices.
Arrange them around the rim of your platter, alternating tomatoes with cheese. Later we will add fresh basil leaves between them.
Add the olives and marinated artichoke hearts into 2 small pinch bowls on opposite sides of the platter. Fold the provolone slices in half, then in quarters. Arrange them behind the bowl of artichoke hearts. Then, in similar fashion, fold and arrange the soppressata on the other side of the bowl.
Add ribbons of the prosciutto next to the provolone above the olives bowl, and the pepperoni below the olives.
Cut the fontina cheese into cubes and add them next to the pepperoni. Slice the roasted red peppers into thin strips and add them above fontina cheese.
Add the pepperoncini between the provolone cheese and bowl with the artichoke hearts. Then tuck a basil leave under each slice of mozzarella so it sits over the tomato slices.
This last step is optional- sprinkle some dried oregano or basil over the mozzarella and tomatoes, then drizzle olive oil over the tops. You’ll want to do this just before serving.
☑️ Storage Instructions
Store leftovers from your antipasti platter in an airtight container for a few days.
💡 Tips
- If you decide to use different ingredients, be sure to arrange them in alternating colors. For example, try not to place all the cheeses together, but instead add in cold cuts between them.
- You can assemble this platter ahead of time, just be sure to add the olive oil at the very last minute, otherwise it will cause your mozzarella to become soggy.
- If you make this ahead of time, add in the basil at the last minute. This will keep it from getting soft or bruising.
- Try to use the freshest ingredients possible. Since you’re not cooking anything, you’ll want everything to be fresh and of good quality.
🔄 Substitutions and Additions
- To add some great flavor, you can drizzle some Homemade Pesto Sauce over the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese instead of olive oil.
- Another great drizzle to add over the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese is Balsamic Reduction/Glaze.
- Other great alternative cheeses include chards of Parmesan, Romano or Asiago. Sharp provolone is also another cheese that I like to use.
- If you can’t find the cold cuts in this recipe, some suitable substitutions are Genoa salami, Mortadella, Capocollo, Ham or Peppered Salami.
- Marinated mushrooms, cherry peppers, roasted garlic, banana peppers, pickled eggplant and cherry tomatoes on the vine are great options.
What is a typical antipasto plate?
Traditionally an assortment of Italian meats, cheeses and marinated or pickled foods is what’s served. For those that aren’t on a Keto or low carb diet, various spreads and bread like crostini are also typically included.
What is the difference between antipasti and antipasto?
Antipasto, which translates to “before the meal” refers to one single appetizer or dish that precedes all others. Antipasti that refers to a platter containing many different appetizers.
What is the difference between a charcuterie tray and an antipasto tray?
Antipasti platters primarily include Italian cold cuts, cheeses and pickled/marinated snacks like peppers, olives, artichokes, etc.
Charcuterie boards, like this Keto version has a broader focus also including some cold cuts, cheeses and pickled items, but also typically include spreads, fruits, nuts, crackers for the spreads, etc.
🇮🇹 More Keto Italian Recipes
- Italian Antipasti Skewers
- Keto Meatballs Italian Style
- Chicken Parmesan
- Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
- Shrimp alla Vodka
- Italian Breadsticks
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet
- Keto Marinara Sauce
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Italian Antipasti Platter
Ingredients
- 12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 12 slices vine ripe tomatoes
- ¼ pound soppressata, sliced thin
- ¼ pound provolone cheese, sliced thin
- ½ cup fontina cheese, cubed
- ¼ pound pepperoni, sliced thin
- ¼ pound prosciutto, sliced thin
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts
- ½ cup Italian olives mix
- ⅓ cup pepperoncini peppers
- ⅓ cup roasted red peppers
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Slice the mozzarella cheese and tomatoes into half inch slices.
- Arrange them around the rim of your platter, alternating tomatoes with cheese. Later we will add fresh basil leaves between them.
- Add the olives and marinated artichoke hearts into 2 small pinch bowls on opposite sides of the platter. Fold the provolone slices in half, then in quarters. Arrange them behind the bowl of artichoke hearts. Then, in similar fashion, fold and arrange the soppressata on the other side of the bowl.
- Add ribbons of the prosciutto next to the provolone above the olives bowl, and the pepperoni below the olives.
- Cut the fontina cheese into cubes and add them next to the pepperoni. Slice the roasted red peppers into thin strips and add them above fontina cheese.
- Add the pepperoncini between the provolone cheese and bowl with the artichoke hearts. Then tuck a basil leave under each slice of mozzarella so it sits over the tomato slices.
- This last step is optional- sprinkle some dried oregano or basil over the mozzarella and tomatoes, then drizzle olive oil over the tops. You’ll want to do this just before serving.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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*Originally published on July 30, 2018, updated on October 31, 2023 with new photos, improvements to the recipe and helpful tips.
Sybille Seidel
I love the plating but I can not eat the Red peppers or the artichoke So can you give me some ideas to replace them Thank you
Keto Cooking Christian
You can just omit the items you can't eat.
Lisa
That looks delicious and it’s beautiful!
Keto Cooking Christian
Thanks!
Kathy Charest
Yum! That's the type of thing I always offer to bring to a family gathering. I know I can always make a meal out of it if need be. 😉
Keto Cooking Christian
Agreed! It's one of my favorites and I absolutely love having leftovers!