Delectable Antipasto Bites

The perfect appetizer for a pasta dinner or first spring cookout, these antipasto bites are a wonderful mix of flavor, texture and visual appeal. Combine this delicious snack with a Blackberry-Lemon Bramble for a refreshing and tasty pairing for any occasion.

Antipasto Bites 

(makes 12 pieces)

Tools needed

• • Mixing Bowl

• • Muffin Pan

• • Serving Tray

Ingredients 

• • 12 slices of Genoa salami

• • 10-12 pitted Kalamata olives, quartered

• • 12 mini mozzarella balls or slices, cut in  half or quarters

• • ¼-cup of marinated artichoke hearts,  drained and chopped

• • ¼-cup of roasted red peppers, drained  and chopped

• • 3 Tbsp of finely chopped parsley for  garnish

• • 1 tsp fresh-ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1. Place one salami slice into each of the cups of the muffin pan. Press the salami slices around the sides to form a cup.

1. 1. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until salami is crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.

1. 1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine olives, mozzarella balls, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers. Toss lightly.

1. 1. After the salami cups have cooled, spoon mixed ingredients evenly into cups and place onto serving tray.

1. 1. Garnish with parsley and fresh-ground black pepper.

1. 1. Cover and refrigerate, or serve immediately.

* Tip: Have the salami sliced thin for a crispier shell or a little thicker for a chewy shell texture.