What is antipasto?
 

I can't figure it out.

It looks like a plate of odd bite-sized foods. Olives, etc.

Any Italians?

appetizer

i think literally it means something like hors d'oeuvre (spelling?)

Heres some info.. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-antipasto.htm

First base.. come on you know this!

It a dish served before the meal. Though it has taken a great turn in food culture.

Usually some assortments of cured meats, olives, roasted red peppers, and other finger foods. I often see marinated artichoke hearts, Prosciutto di Parma wrapped melon and or asparagus, some cheeses, maybe some basil, tomatoes, bruschetta etc.

I'm italian! Antipasto is a delicious "salad" that you eat before the meal. Usually has salami, olives, cheeses, hot peppers.. oil/vinegar... there are several ways to make it. It's awesome with italian bread.

From what I know it's an appetizer consisting of pretty much what After Shock Media said, served before your entree. :2 cents:

It is not a salad damn it :winkwink:

The salad or "Il contorno" comes after the main dish.

i love it......

If you have antipasto

and then have pasta

what happens? sounds like the ultimate diet combo

It's the coalition of fruits, vegetables, and assorted meats and nuts against everything that pasta stands for.

They've recently joined forces with the "Viva la Spork" movement, and are looking to create a worldwide dinner takeover.

its for people that hate pasta


lol

pickled peppers, meats, cheese, crackers, anchovies, pickled artichoke hearts


fruits and nuts are after dinner