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    Home » Recipes » Party Food

    Antipasto Kabobs

    Published: Sep 14, 2022 · Modified: Nov 17, 2022 by Ang Paris · 4 Comments
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    Antipasto Kabobs will become your new favorite way to entertain! They are the perfect elegant appetizer for holiday gatherings or a light dinner at home.
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    Make these gorgeous and delicious antipasto kabobs for your next party or holiday gathering. Antipasto Skewers are a fabulous appetizer everyone will love. via @jugglingactmamaMake these gorgeous and delicious antipasto kabobs for your next party or holiday gathering. Antipasto Skewers are a fabulous appetizer everyone will love. via @jugglingactmama

    If you’re looking for an easy no-bake appetizer, you can’t go wrong with this Antipasto Kabobs! It's all the goodness of an antipasto platter with marinated mozzarella balls, cubed salami, olives, fresh basil and tomatoes stuck on to small wooden skewers.

    Antipasto Kabobs along with a variety of crackers on a wood cutting board.
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Equipment
    • ⏲️ Storage
    • ⭐ Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Antipasto Kabobs
    • 💬 Comments

    These easy antipasto skewers are so easy to make and great for any occasion! You can use them for appetizers at your next party, a romantic dish for your next picnic, or just as a fun snack to nibble on in between meals. You could even put these on a charcuterie board.

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • You can easily put these together in just fifteen minutes, and they can be made ahead of time.
    • Antipasto Skewers are an easy appetizer for parties and potlucks and even game day!
    • They're great for on-the-go snacking and are an awesome lunch box idea.

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this antipasto recipe.

    What are antipasto skewers?

    This delicious appetizer is a fabulous play on an antipasto salad with thinly sliced salami, mozzarella, olives, tomatoes and other items.

    Why is it called antipasto salad?

    Antipasto originated in Italy and the word "antipasto" translated means 'before meal.' An antipasto salad is served before the meal.

    What kind of salami do you use for antipasto skewers?

    For our antipasto skewers, we have used dry cured salami, which is less greasy and has a dry texture.

    How do you make marinated mozzarella balls?

    If you cannot find these in the deli section of your grocery store, you can make your own.
    1. Place the fresh mozzarella balls into a small dish and drizzle with Italian dressing.
    2. Stir to combine.
    3. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
    These are best made the day before you are going to serve them.

    Ingredient options for Antipasto Kabobs.

    🧂 Ingredients

    • Small mozzarella balls, marinated
    • Cheese Tortellini
    • Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
    • Kalamata olives or green olives
    • Salami
    • Basil leaves
    • Small Wooden Skewers
    • Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the antipasto skewers recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪Instructions

    This recipe will make 24 large skewers, or 48 small skewers.

    1. Cook the tortellini according to the instructions on the package, then set aside to cool.
    2. Toss the cooled tortellini in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Toss to coat. Marinate 2-3 hours or overnight.
    3. Cut the salami into cubes.
    4. When you are ready to assemble, remove the mozzarella balls and the tortellini from the refrigerator.
    5. Drain off and discard excess liquid from the mozzarella and tortellini.
    6. Starting with a cherry tomato, thread the antipasto kabobs.
    7. Next add a piece of tortellini.
    8. After that, add a mozzarella ball and piece of fresh basil.
    9. Then, add a piece of the cubed salami.
    10. Finally, finish off with a kalamata or green olive.
    11. If you are making large skewers, repeat the pattern a second time.
    12. Repeat the steps above with all of the skewers.

    Equipment

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    • Cutting Board
    • Santoku Knife
    • wooden skewers
    • serving platter

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    ⏲️ Storage

    These can be made a day or two ahead of time and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. (I really love these airtight containers.)

    If you are entertaining, you can put them on trays or party platters and cover them with plastic wrap. Keep the refrigerated until just before the party begins.

    ⭐ Tips

    I prefer to use fresh tortellini from the grocery store, but if you cannot find it, frozen will also work. You can also omit the pasta altogether for a gluten-free option.

    Make your antipasto kabobs up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container, or on a tray covered with plastic wrap.

    📖 Variations

    • You can add all kinds of other ingredients to these antipasto skewers like artichoke hearts, red peppers, black olives, or pepperoncini peppers.
    • If you prefer, replace the balsamic vinegar and olive oil with Italian dressing or a balsamic glaze.
    • If you're super busy, you can make caprese skewers instead with just the fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaf and grape or cherry tomatoes.
    • Give them a light sprinkle of my basil salt recipe or Italian seasoning.

    Close up image of Antipasto Kabobs aka caprese antipasticks.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    You can serve these Italian appetizers with an extra drizzle of olive oil and/or balsamic vinegar. The flavor combinations of the antipasto items, especially the fresh mozzarella balls and fresh basil leaves, are just out of this world!

    It really is the perfect party appetizer for a buffet table. I especially love making these for the holiday season.

    While these antipasto skewers recipe for parties and potlucks, they're also awesome for lunchboxes. My kids rarely eat a sandwich from their lunch box. Olivia especially likes to graze on all kinds of different little nibbles.

    Close up image of Antipasto Kabobs on a cutting board.
    This easy antipasto skewer recipe are a great way to entertain a large crowd.

    😋 Similar Recipes

    I love quick and easy recipes that I can throw together. If I can skip the oven, it's even better! Here are some other savory no-bake recipes you might enjoy:

    • Easy Greek Yogurt Dip - so easy, and so good with fruit dippers!
    • Meat and Cheese Platter - easy entertaining on one platter.
    • Cowboy Caviar Recipe - for when you want to serve a crowd - just add tortilla chips!
    • Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles - so flavorful and super easy, too.

    You might also enjoy one of these tasty appetizers:

    • Honey Teriyaki Chicken Wings - Baked
    • Game Day Wings
    • How to Make Chocolate Hummus | Chocolate Hummus Recipe
    • Waffle Fry Nachos
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    Antipasto Kabobs

    Antipasto Kabobs will become your new favorite way to entertain! They are the perfect elegant appetizer for holiday gatherings or a light dinner at home.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian-American
    Keyword: antipasto kabobs
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Chill Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 257kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Cutting Board
    • Santoku Knife
    • Serving Tray
    • Wooden Skewers

    Ingredients

    • 24 long skewers, OR 48 short skewers
    • 48 Small mozzarella balls marinated
    • 1 9oz bag Cheese Tortellini
    • 48 Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
    • 48 Kalamata olives or green olives
    • 16 oz Cured Dry Salami - OR 48 slices
    • 40 Basil leaves
    • ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
    • ¼ cup Olive Oil

    Instructions

    • Cook the tortellini according to the instructions on the package, then set aside to cool.
    • Toss the cooled tortellini in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Toss to coat. Marinate 2-3 hours or overnight.
    • Cut the salami into cubes.
    • When you are ready to assemble, remove the mozzarella balls and the tortellini from the refrigerator.
    • Drain off and discard excess liquid from the mozzarella and tortellini.
    • Starting with a cherry tomato, thread the antipasto kabobs.
    • Next add a piece of tortellini.
    • After that, add a mozzarella ball and piece of fresh basil.
    • Then, add a piece of the cubed salami.
    • Finally, finish off with a kalamata or green olive.

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    Notes

    Variations
    • You can add all kinds of other ingredients to these antipasto skewers like artichoke hearts, red peppers, black olives, or pepperoncini peppers.
    • If you prefer, replace the balsamic vinegar and olive oil with Italian dressing or a balsamic glaze.
    • If you're super busy, you can make caprese skewers instead with just the fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaf and grape or cherry tomatoes.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    1. Marie says

      January 06, 2014 at 2:07 am

      I love caprese salads! What a cute idea for an appetizer!

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    2. Karen Howard says

      December 12, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      Love Caprice salad. Ever try reducing your balsamic vinegar ? Makes it thicker & yummier ! Worth the extra bit of time. Make a lg. batch & bottle it as gifts too ! Def going to make these bites& the pot stickers !

      Reply
    3. Kim says

      August 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      Hi! I’m hoping I didn’t miss it, but what size skewers did you use for the short version (48 skewers)? I’m wanting enough room to hold the skewer, but not too much wasted space; so it still looks cute. Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        August 16, 2022 at 10:26 am

        Hi Kim! 6" skewers are great for parties if you want to put 5-6 items on them. For just 3 items, I just use something more like 3". It also depends somewhat on the size of your ingredients so if you're looking to make something small, look for the smallest mozzarella balls, tomatoes, etc. Hope that helps!

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