Elegant Antipasto

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (16 oz) jar mild cherry peppers
• 1 pkg (9 oz) frozen artichoke hearts cooked, drained
• 1/2 lb asparagus spears cooked
• 1/2 cp pitted olives
• 1 med red onion, in wedges
• 1 green/red pepper each, cut triangles
• 1 bottle (8oz) Italian dressing
• 1 wedge (4oz) shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 (8oz) sliced hard salami

DIRECTIONS Arrange vegetables in rows in 13x9 in glass baking dish. Pour dressing and 1/3 cp cheese over. Refrigerate 1-2 hours. Drain vegetables. Reserve marinade. Arrange with salami on serving platter. Drizzle with marinade. Top with remaining cheese. VARIATION: Mushrooms, green beans, cherry tomatoes or broccoli can be substituted for any vegetables above. Prep time 20 min. 6 servings. Treasury of Christmas cooking, page 20