LEMON-MARINATED ANTIPASTO

Lemon-Marinated Antipasto image

When I found this make-ahead recipe, it spoke to my Italian heart. I like to serve crusty Italian bread on the side to soak up the awesome dressing.-Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and thinly sliced
1 cup pitted Greek olives
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Cook sausages according to package directions; cool slightly. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, basil, Italian seasoning and garlic., Slice sausages and place in a large bowl; add peppers and olives. Toss with dressing. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove sausage mixture from refrigerator; stir in cheese. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.