Antipasti Platter

An antipasti platter is not a recipe but it is a great suggestion if you are having people to dinner.  The colours are gorgeous, the cooking time nonexistent and the preparation easy.  It is a dish that everyone enjoys and it leaves you time to concentrate on the main course.  My only tips would be to take some time over the presentation, be generous and serve it with some nice bread and definitely some grissini.  Below are favourites that look good and are readily available in any shop.

Cooked meats: Salami, Parma ham, Mortadella, Bresaola
Cheese: Mozzarella, chunks of Parmesan or Pecorino, Bel Paese
Pickles: Gherkins, baby onions, pickled mushrooms
Vegetables: Roasted peppers, artichokes, griddled courgettes
Extras: Olives, feta stuffed peppers, grissini