Name: Ultimate Marinated Antipasto Jars
Ingredients: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered; 1 cup mozzarella pearls; ¾ cup green olives, pitted; ¾ cup black olives, pitted; ½ cup pepperoncini, sliced; ½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced; ½ cup cucumber, sliced; ½ cup salami, cut into bite-sized pieces; ½ cup pepperoni, sliced; ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Ingredients

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This recipe combines a colorful antipasto mixture with a zesty garlic-herb marinade. Here’s what you’ll need:

Antipasto

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 cup mozzarella pearls
¾ cup green olives, pitted
¾ cup black olives, pitted
½ cup pepperoncini, sliced
½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
½ cup cucumber, sliced
½ cup salami, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup pepperoni, sliced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

Garlic-Herb Marinade

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

This recipe comes together with minimal hands-on effort, relying mostly on time in the fridge to develop deep, well-rounded flavor.

Step 1: Make the Marinade

Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and parsley to a bowl or jar.

Step 2: Combine the Marinade

Whisk or shake the mixture until the marinade is well combined and slightly emulsified.

Step 3: Combine the Antipasto Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, artichokes, mozzarella pearls, green and black olives, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, cucumber, salami, pepperoni, and red onion.

Step 4: Add the Marinade

Pour the garlic-herb marinade over the antipasto mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5: Fill the Jars

Divide the mixture among clean glass jars, layering the ingredients evenly for both flavor distribution and a beautiful visual presentation.

Step 6: Add Remaining Marinade

Pour any remaining marinade into the jars, distributing it evenly among them.

Step 7: Refrigerate

Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. For even better flavor, marinate overnight.

Step 8: Bring to Room Temperature

Let the jars sit at room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This helps the olive oil loosen from its chilled, slightly solidified state and allows the full flavor of the marinade to come through.