Chopped Antipasto Relish Recipes

ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• In a large bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the cauliflower, pearl onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, celery and cucumbers. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
• In a small bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the carrots. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
• In a large saucepan, place the vegetable oil, vinegar, tomato paste and pickling spice. Bring the mixture to a boil. Drain and rinse the carrots, and place them in the mixture. Boil 10 minutes.
• Drain and rinse the vegetables in the cauliflower mixture. Place them into the saucepan. Cook 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender but crisp.
• Stir black olives, green olives, mushrooms and tuna into the mixture. Remove the mixture from heat. Discard the wrapped pickling spice. While still hot, transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate.

ANTIPASTI CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Chop the romaine and radicchio and combine in a large bowl. Finely chop the pepperoncini and roasted red peppers and add to the bowl.
• Add the bocconcini, artichoke hearts, provolone, salami, pepperoni, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the bowl.
• Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, pepperoncini brine, the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until combined.
• Toss the salad, then pour in the dressing and toss again. Serve with bread.

CHOPPED ANTIPASTO RELISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Serve with assorted crackers, crostini or on endive lettuce leaves. Enjoy!

ANTIPASTO PLATTER

Steps:

• Place the sliced mozzarella on a serving platter, sprinkle the slices with the olive oil and cracked pepper. Artfully arrange the salami, Peppadews, cucumber slices, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives and Bruschetta around the platter and decorate with stems of basil leaves.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Slice the baguette at an angle 1/2-inch-thick. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle one side with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.

ANTIPASTI CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Put the lettuce, cheese, salami and artichokes in a mixing bowl and toss well. Drizzle just enough liquid from the artichoke jar to lightly moisten the salad; add the basil, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
• Transfer the salad to a platter and serve immediately or chill and serve within 2 hours.