"This vibrant antipasto platter is packed with flavor, color, and texture. Kick off your party Italian-style with this easy appetizer recipe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup marinated baby mozzarella cheese
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1 cup marinated olives
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1 cup marinated mushrooms or artichoke hearts
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1/2 cup good honey or fig jam
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6 ounces soft cheese ((like gorgonzola))
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6 ounces semi-soft cheese ((like fontina))
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6 ounces hard Italian cheese ((like Pecorino Romano))
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1 pound Italian-style cured meats ((like salami, prosciutto, and capicola))
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2 roasted red bell peppers, (torn (or a 12-ounce jar of roasted bell peppers, drained))
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Assorted vegetables ((like sliced cucumber, radicchio, and cherry tomatoes))
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Fresh seasonal fruit ((like red grapes and figs))
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1 cup blanched almonds, (toasted (optional))
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Crackers or 1 loaf of crusty bread, (cut on the diagonal (I like to brush mine with olive oil and grill))