That’s Italian!

BY NANCY H. CROSBY

Antipasto commonly includes fine hard sausages, salted meat and several cheeses in addition to fresh and brined vegetables and is a mainstay of traditional Italian meals.

This updated version combines the veggies with a small amount of cheese and will awaken your taste buds. Perfect for a springtime buffet, it is low in calories but high in flavor. The convenience of a salad bowl versus arranging the traditional platter means you can enjoy more time with your guests.

—Nancy H. Crosby, R.D., has more than 30 years’ experience counseling diabetics and others requiring therapeutic diets. She is a clinical nutrition specialist at Nephrology Centers of Augusta-Vidalia Dialysis Center.