Antipasto without basil tabasco

itemscope itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> 1 (10-ounce) box of breadsticks, crostini, or crackers 1 cup niçoise or kalamata olives 1/2[...]

1 1/2 lbs asparagus , bottoms trimmed and stems peeled (stems about 1/2 inch thick) 4 cups red leaf lettuce , torn 1 cup cherry tomatoes , preferably yellow 3[...]

1 small eggplant , thinly sliced extra virgin olive oil , to baste slices 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt & freshly ground black pepper 1[...]