How to Create the Perfect Mediterranean Antipasto Platter

Planning a get-together or looking for an easy lunch to share? A Mediterranean antipasto platter is a simple way to bring a mix of delicious flavours to the table. With marinated vegetables, pesto, crusty bread and a few favourite accompaniments, you can create a colourful spread without spending hours in the kitchen. 

What Is Antipasto? 

The word antipasto comes from Italian, meaning “before the meal”. Traditionally, it refers to small appetisers served before the main course, often featuring ingredients such as marinated vegetables, olives, cheese and bread. Today, an antipasto platter is an easy way to bring these flavours together for sharing. 

What to Put on an Antipasto Platter 

The best antipasto platters offer a mix of colours, textures and flavours. Here's how to put one together. 

Marinated vegetables 

Add a few favourites, such as artichokes, sundried tomatoes, semi-dried tomatoes and capers. The Absolute Organic antipasto range makes it easy to bring these classic Italian-inspired ingredients to your platter. 

Pesto and dips 

Serve a couple of pestos in small bowls with toasted sourdough, crostini or crackers. From classic basil to sundried tomato and pistachio and basil, there are plenty of flavours to choose from. 

Cheese, bread and crackers 

Fill out your platter with a selection of cheeses, fresh vegetables, breadsticks or crackers. For a plant-based option, pair vegan pesto with marinated vegetables and accompaniments of your choice. 

How to Arrange Your Antipasto Platter 

There's no need to make things complicated. Start with small bowls of pesto and marinated vegetables, then arrange your bread, cheese and other accompaniments around them. Fill any gaps with crackers, fresh vegetables or herbs for a little extra colour. 

For an easy entertaining tip, prepare your ingredients ahead of time and arrange the platter just before serving to keep bread and crackers crisp. 

More Ways to Enjoy Antipasto Ingredients 

Your favourite antipasto ingredients aren't just for sharing platters. Try spreading pesto on sandwiches, tossing it through pasta, adding artichokes and sundried tomatoes to salads or topping homemade pizza with your favourite combination. 

Discover the Absolute Organic Antipasto Range 

Bring a little Mediterranean inspiration to your kitchen with the Absolute Organic antipasto range, featuring a selection of pestos, tomatoes, artichokes, capers and other Italian-inspired pantry favourites. 

Whether you're putting together a platter for friends or adding something extra to a weeknight meal, these versatile ingredients make it easy to get creative in the kitchen. 

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