Antipasti Grazing Board with Marinated Peppers
A classic Italian-leaning board, built around contrast: salty cured meats, creamy cheese, sharp pickles and sweet peppers. The key is shape and spacing, not quantity.
- Contains pork
- Contains dairy
Method
Take the cheeses out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
Choose a large board. Start with the bulky items: place the mozzarella in a bowl or directly on the board, and the olives and peppers in small dishes.
Fold the salami into quarters and fan the prosciutto in loose ribbons so they look generous and relaxed.
Fill the gaps with tomatoes, Parmesan chunks and artichokes, keeping similar colours apart.
Drizzle the cheeses with oil and honey, scatter with basil and flaky salt, and tuck the breads along the edge. Serve immediately.
Serving ideas
Works for 8 as an aperitivo spread, or for 4 as a light dinner with a bowl of dressed leaves.
•Variations
Make it yours
Vegetarian
Replace the meats with grilled aubergine, marinated mushrooms and an extra cheese.
Seasonal fruit
Add figs in autumn, melon in summer or pears in winter.
Hot element
Add a tray of warm focaccia or baked camembert in the middle.
