Marinated Antipasto Medley Recipes

MARINATED ANTIPASTO MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MARINATED CARROTS ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook carrots until softened slightly yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure not to overcook because they continue cooking even after they have been taken off the stove. Drain and cut into 1-inch long strips.
• Stir together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Add garlic to marinade and mix to combine. Place carrot strips into a container with a tight-fitting lid and pour marinade on top. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

ANTIPASTO MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water, celery, carrots and green pepper in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add artichokes, mushrooms and olives., In a small saucepan, whisk oil, vinegar, onions, garlic, sugar, pepper and salt; bring just to a boil. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cool to room temperature. Stir in pimientos and parsley. Refrigerate until serving.

MARINATED MUSHROOMS FOR ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, red onion, oregano, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large jar with a lid. Close jar and shake well. Add cooked mushrooms and refrigerate at least 5 hours. Remove from refrigerator 10 minutes prior to serving.

GREEK OLIVE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Combine olives, Greek peppers, garlic, marinated mushrooms, cherry tomatoes in a large bowl and toss.
• Add Greek seasoning, fresh Greek oregano, parsley, Kalamata balsamic vinegar, Greek olive oil and toss.
• Cover with plastic and let stand for 2-hours.
• Place olives in a bowl to serve or on a platter.
• Garnish with Fresh Chopped Oregano and Feta Cheese.

MARINATED ANTIPASTO PLATTER

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients.
• Marinade vegetables in container overnight.
• Place green leaf or other decorative lettuce leaves on large platter. Arrange vegetables, meats, and cheeses decoratively over lettuce leaves.