Antipasto Supper

Recipe Ingredients

Italian Dressing

• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Italian herb blend
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper

Platter

• 3 cups salad greens
• 1 cup black or green olives, or combination
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
• 3 carrots, sliced into matchsticks
• 1 stick pepperoni, sliced
• 1/4 pound salami, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced or cubed
• 6 pepperoncini
• Italian bread or breadsticks

Method

1. Whisk dressing ingredients in small bowl.
2. Arrange lettuce on platter; top with vegetables, cold cuts and cheese.
3. Drizzle some of the dressing on top; serve extra dressing on the side.
4. Serve with slices of Italian bread.

Yield: 4 servings

Per serving: 660 calories, 77 percent of calories from fat, 57 g fat, 16 g saturated fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 19 g carbohydrates, 20 g protein, 2,045 mg sodium, 6 g fiber