Antipasto Skewers

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.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian-American

Keyword anitpasto skewers, antipasto kabobs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 257kcal

Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Cutting Board
Santoku Knife
Serving Tray
Wooden Skewers

Ingredients

48 Small mozzarella balls marinated
1 9oz bag Cheese Tortellini
48 Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
48 Kalamata olives or green olives
16 ounces Cured Dry Salami - OR 48 slices
40 Basil leaves
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup Olive Oil

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Instructions

Cook the tortellini according to the instructions on the package, then set aside to cool.
1 9oz bag Cheese Tortellini
Toss the cooled tortellini in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Toss to coat. Marinate 30 minutes up to overnight.
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar, 1/4 cup Olive Oil
Cut the salami into cubes.
16 ounces Cured Dry Salami - OR 48 slices
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.
48 Cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
Next add a piece of tortellini.
After that, add a mozzarella ball and piece of fresh basil.
48 Small mozzarella balls, 40 Basil leaves
Then, add a piece of the cubed salami.
Finally, finish off with a kalamata or green olive.
48 Kalamata olives or green olives

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Notes

Variations: You can add all kinds of other ingredients to these antipasto skewers, like marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, marinated mushrooms, black olives, gherkins, or pepperoncini peppers.

Storage

You can make these a day or two ahead of time and keep them 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 them refrigerated until just before the party begins.

Ang's Recipe Tips

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

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

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