Marinated Antipasto Jar
Marinated Antipasto Jar
Ingredients
For the Antipasto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, small, drained
- 1 can artichoke hearts, 14-ounce, drained and quartered
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, from a jar, drained and sliced
- 4 ounces salami, sliced and rolled
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, sliced and rolled
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the antipasto ingredients: Halve the cherry tomatoes, drain the fresh mozzarella balls, quarter the artichoke hearts, pit the kalamata olives, slice the pepperoncini, slice the roasted red peppers, roll the salami slices, and roll the provolone cheese slices.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Assemble the jars: Layer the antipasto ingredients into four 16-ounce wide-mouth jars. Start with a layer of cherry tomatoes, followed by mozzarella balls, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, salami, and provolone. Repeat the layers until the jars are full.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the marinade: Carefully pour the prepared marinade over the layered ingredients in each jar, ensuring all components are coated. Use a spoon to gently press down the ingredients if necessary to submerge them in the marinade.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Marinate: Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Gently invert the jars a few times during the marinating period to distribute the marinade.
⏱️ 120 min
- 6
Serve: When ready to serve, gently shake the jars and then spoon out the marinated antipasto onto plates or into bowls. Serve as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal.
⏱️ 1 min
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Marinated Antipasto Jar
Ingredients
For the Antipasto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, small, drained
- 1 can artichoke hearts, 14-ounce, drained and quartered
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, from a jar, drained and sliced
- 4 ounces salami, sliced and rolled
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, sliced and rolled
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the antipasto ingredients: Halve the cherry tomatoes, drain the fresh mozzarella balls, quarter the artichoke hearts, pit the kalamata olives, slice the pepperoncini, slice the roasted red peppers, roll the salami slices, and roll the provolone cheese slices.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Assemble the jars: Layer the antipasto ingredients into four 16-ounce wide-mouth jars. Start with a layer of cherry tomatoes, followed by mozzarella balls, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, salami, and provolone. Repeat the layers until the jars are full.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the marinade: Carefully pour the prepared marinade over the layered ingredients in each jar, ensuring all components are coated. Use a spoon to gently press down the ingredients if necessary to submerge them in the marinade.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Marinate: Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Gently invert the jars a few times during the marinating period to distribute the marinade.
⏱️ 120 min - 6
Serve: When ready to serve, gently shake the jars and then spoon out the marinated antipasto onto plates or into bowls. Serve as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal.
⏱️ 1 min