Antipasto Party Dip Recipes

ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• In a large bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the cauliflower, pearl onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, celery and cucumbers. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
• In a small bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the carrots. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
• In a large saucepan, place the vegetable oil, vinegar, tomato paste and pickling spice. Bring the mixture to a boil. Drain and rinse the carrots, and place them in the mixture. Boil 10 minutes.
• Drain and rinse the vegetables in the cauliflower mixture. Place them into the saucepan. Cook 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender but crisp.
• Stir black olives, green olives, mushrooms and tuna into the mixture. Remove the mixture from heat. Discard the wrapped pickling spice. While still hot, transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate.

HOT ITALIAN ANTIPASTI DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place bread slices on cookie sheet. Brush on both sides with olive oil; set aside.
• In medium bowl, mix Italian cheese blend, cream cheese, sour cream, artichoke hearts, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes. Spread evenly in baking dish.
• Top cheese mixture in baking dish with salami and prosciutto, then top with roasted peppers and olives. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until bubbling. Meanwhile, bake bread slices in same oven 20 to 24 minutes or until golden brown and toasted.
• Top dip with basil; serve with toasted bread slices.

ANTIPASTO DIP, A PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH!

Steps:

• 1. Place the celery, green peppers and olives in a food processor and pulse until a small chop. You can, of course, do this by hand instead.
• 2. Add the mushrooms, roasted red peppers and artichokes to the processor and chop. Be careful not to over chop and turn it into a paste.
• 3. Remove to a bowl.
• 4. Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a small saucepan and mix.
• 5. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir to dissolve the salt and sugar.
• 6. Remove from the heat and pour over the vegetables. Stir to mix.
• 7. Cover and refrigerate until cooled. It's even better the next day and will keep in the refrigerator up to a week.
• 8. Serve with pita chips, lettuce leaves, bagel chips, or just about anything.

ANTIPASTO DIP

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, set aside.
• Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a saucepan over medium heat about 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Add vinegar and remaining 4 ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and pour over vegetabes; cover and chill 8 hours.
• Transfer to a serving dish, using a slotted spoon, if desired.
• Serve with crackers.

ANTIPASTO PARTY DIP

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder and garlic powder.
• Add pepperoncini, salami and black olives.
• Stir well and refrigerate at least 2 hours. I usually serve with butter crackers.