Antipasto Cheese Ball

cream cheese, (softened)

sun-dried tomatoes, (chopped)

red bell peppers (or capsicum
), (diced)

chopped salami pieces

chives, (chopped)

parsley, (chopped)

onion powder

garlic powder


Salt, (to taste (if desired))

pitted mixed olives, halved lengthways ((I use a variety of black, green and Kalamata olives) -- dried with paper towel)

sun-dried tomatoes, (chopped (dried with paper towel))

Ritz, water crackers or pretzels for serving

Salami slices, for serving

Prosciutto slices, for serving