"We love to make Italian meals into celebrations, and an antipasto always kicks off the party. This one is almost too pretty to eat, especially when sprinkled with pimientos, fresh basil and parsley. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cold
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1 package (10 ounces) sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
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1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
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1/3 cup pitted Greek olives
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 jar (2 ounces) pimiento strips, drained and chopped
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Toasted French bread baguette slices