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    Home » Recipes » Italian Recipes

    How To Make a Quick Italian Aperitivo

    Published: Jun 27, 2017 · Modified: Jun 30, 2020 by Andrea

    If you’re planning an al fresco event to entertain your guests this summer, look no further - It really doesn’t get easier (and tastier) than Italian aperitivo!

    To throw the perfect Italian aperitivo you don't need particular cooking skills, in fact, you don't need any cooking skills at all, because no stove or oven is required.

    Putting together this al fresco aperitivo platter is incredibly easy and ready in less than 15 mins.

    All you need is high-quality Italian ingredients, paired with some veggies and fruits.

    This post is sponsored by Ciao Gusto. All opinions, as usual, are my own.

    Aperitivo platter featuring mozzarella ball, cured meats, bruschetta, artichokes in olive oil, and  cubed cheese.

     

    To show you how simple it is, I’ve partnered up with Ciao Gusto, the all Italian shop tab on Ocado, where you can easily order authentic Italian food and drink products and all the ingredients I’ve used to make this tasty platter.

    Growing up in Italy, I've known the trust-worthy Italian brands, Negroni, Auricchio, Ponti and Amica Chips for a long time, and I can assure you of the quality of their products.

    For a true Italian like me, it's really exciting to be able to find all these delicious ingredients and more at Ciao Gusto, a one-stop online shop!

    Back to this Italian aperitivo, it really is super quick to throw together.

    Once you have all the ingredients at hand, all you need to do is arrange them nicely on a platter and call it a day.

    Plus, the whole board can be made in advance, covered and kept in the fridge until ready to serve.

    Just add the bruschetta and veggies before serving and you’ll be good to go. Easy-peasy, right?

    How to Assemble An Aperitivo Platter

    Aperitivo platter featuring mozzarella ball, cured meats, bruschetta, artichokes in olive oil, and  cubed cheese.

    1. Charcuterie: Make sure to showcase a few different types of cured meats, offering diverse textures and tastes.

    I used Negroni Salami Milano, Coppa, Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP, Bresaola and a small whole salami.

    2. Cheese: Add in few cheese options with different textures and flavours. On summertime a fresh Auricchio Buffalo Mozzarella DOP is a must – make sure to serve it whole to preserve its freshness.

    For strong-flavours cheese lovers, add in Auricchio Pecorino Romano DOP, and to please the taste of sweet cheese lovers, add in a softer cheese such as Auricchio Provolone Dolce.

    3. Veggies & Fruit: Add in some fresh fruits and preserved vegetables to freshen up the palate.

    I used fresh cherry tomatoes, Ponti artichoke hearts in olive oil, Ponti soft sundried tomatoes, and Ponti roasted peppers in olive oil.

    4. Crunchy bread: Although freshly grilled bread is always a good option, it’s quite fulfilling, and ultimately time-consuming to prepare, so, I opted for Amica Chips crunchy croutons.

    Top them up with some fresh tomatoes mixed with chopped red onion, basil and extra-virgin olive oil for the easiest bruschetta you can possibly make.

    5. Drinks: Last but not least, serve your antipasti platter with super-chilled extra-dry Prosecco.

    If you fancy a summer cocktail, go all the way for a refreshing Bellini (or check out my this bramble cocktail).

    You can visit the Ciao Gusto Italian shop on Ocado or, to find out more about Ciao Gusto, you can visit their website.

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    1. Tracy says

      June 28, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      This platter is so perfect for summer! I'm sure it will impress your guests too!!

      Reply
    2. Elizabeth says

      June 28, 2017 at 7:37 am

      This is just the sort of thing I like to make on a Friday night and we sit, as a family, in front of a good movie and nibble into the evening. (if it was sunny we'd be outside!). Yum! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Stella Ryuk says

      June 27, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      Very cool! I will try it the next time I have people over! Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Lucy Parissi says

      June 27, 2017 at 4:50 pm

      I think I could live on platters like these all summer long! It looks simply amazing think I am actually salivating...

      Reply
    5. ragordon2017 says

      June 27, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      Looks so good! Next time I have guests over I may have to try this.

      Reply
    6. Fuss Free Helen says

      June 27, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      Delicious! I love the speciality shops on Ocado - always so good for top quality ingredients.

      Reply

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