Italian Marinated Antipasto Jar
Italian Marinated Antipasto Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted black olives, drained
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered, drained
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, drained
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, small (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Gather all ingredients and prepare them as directed: drain and quarter the artichoke hearts, drain the olives and mozzarella, halve the cherry tomatoes, roughly chop the basil, and juice the lemon.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Begin layering the ingredients into a large (at least 1-quart) glass jar. Start with the pitted black olives at the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the quartered artichoke hearts on top of the black olives.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Next, add the pitted green olives, followed by the fresh mozzarella balls.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Layer in the halved cherry tomatoes, then scatter the chopped fresh basil leaves and fresh thyme sprigs over the top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the extra virgin olive oil over all the layered ingredients in the jar. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice from half a lemon. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, freshly ground sea salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Secure the lid tightly on the jar. Vigorously shake the jar for 30-60 seconds to thoroughly combine all the ingredients and ensure they are well coated in the olive oil and seasonings.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Allow the antipasto to marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 1-2 hours, or even overnight in the refrigerator (bring to room temperature before serving).
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
To serve, pour the marinated antipasto from the jar into a serving bowl. Serve with slices of crusty bread for dipping or as a topping for bruschetta. Enjoy with a glass of your favorite wine.
⏱️ 2 min
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Italian Marinated Antipasto Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted black olives, drained
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered, drained
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, drained
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, small (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Gather all ingredients and prepare them as directed: drain and quarter the artichoke hearts, drain the olives and mozzarella, halve the cherry tomatoes, roughly chop the basil, and juice the lemon.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Begin layering the ingredients into a large (at least 1-quart) glass jar. Start with the pitted black olives at the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the quartered artichoke hearts on top of the black olives.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Next, add the pitted green olives, followed by the fresh mozzarella balls.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Layer in the halved cherry tomatoes, then scatter the chopped fresh basil leaves and fresh thyme sprigs over the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the extra virgin olive oil over all the layered ingredients in the jar. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice from half a lemon. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, freshly ground sea salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Secure the lid tightly on the jar. Vigorously shake the jar for 30-60 seconds to thoroughly combine all the ingredients and ensure they are well coated in the olive oil and seasonings.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Allow the antipasto to marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for 1-2 hours, or even overnight in the refrigerator (bring to room temperature before serving).
⏱️ 30 min - 9
To serve, pour the marinated antipasto from the jar into a serving bowl. Serve with slices of crusty bread for dipping or as a topping for bruschetta. Enjoy with a glass of your favorite wine.
⏱️ 2 min