Antipasto
Antipasto (plural antipasti) translates to “before the meal”
Antipasto is the famous first course of a formal Italian meal. Antipasto in this day and age can consist of numerous ingredients, but commonly includes cured meats, olives, mushrooms, anchovies, artichoke hearts, various cheeses, pickles and char-grilled vegetables marinated in flavoured oil.
There are many variations of Antipasto and it is used loosely as a term for a cold selection of meats and garnishes served in a traditional fashion.