Light Italian Platter

Name: Light Italian Platter
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 1/2 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, drained and cut into 12 2 1/2 ", sticks; 2 ounces lean prosciutto (Parma ham); 14 ounces water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and halved; 4 ripe figs, quartered; 1 small mango, peeled and sliced; 4 plain hard breadsticks (store-bought); 1 small orange; 1 tablespoon strained tomatoes; 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard; 4 tablespoons low-fat yogurt or 4 tablespoons nonfat yogurt; 3 leaves fresh basil; salt and pepper, to taste

Submitted by ChipotleChick

"A lovely array of figs, mango, artichoke hearts, and prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella accomplanied by a delicious citrus dip to serve at your next get-together! From 'Ultimate Recipes-Low Fat.'"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

Platter
4 ¹⁄₂ ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, drained and cut into 12 2 1/2 ", sticks
2 ounces lean prosciutto (Parma ham)
14 ounces water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and halved
4 ripe figs, quartered
1 small mango, peeled and sliced
4 plain hard breadsticks (store-bought)
Dressing
1 small orange
1 tablespoon strained tomatoes
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
4 tablespoons low-fat yogurt or 4 tablespoons nonfat yogurt
3 leaves fresh basil
salt and pepper, to taste

directions

Wrap a slice of the prosciutto around each piece of mozzarella cheese. Arrange on a serving platter.
Group the artichoke hearts and figs on the platter. Place the mango slices in a fan shape on the platter. Place the breadsticks where there's room.
To make the dressing, Peel the rind from half of the orange using a potato peeler, and place it in a bowl along with the juice from the orange.
Add the strained tomatoes, mustard, yogurt, salt and pepper
Shred the basil leaves and add them as well. Spoon the dressing into a dish and place on the platter. Serve.