Description
These Antipasto Skewers are a delightful and colorful appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. With a variety of flavors and textures, they are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skewers:
- 20 long wooden skewers
- 1 (16-ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 40 large olives (Castelvetrano or Kalamata)
- 40 plump cherry tomatoes
- 40 thin slices Genoa salami
- 40 thin slices prosciutto
- 20 baby mozzarella balls
- 20 cubes sharp provolone cheese
- 40 pieces basil, torn
- 20 pieces chopped artichoke hearts
- 2 roasted red peppers, seeds removed and chopped into small pieces
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup (113 ml) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (42 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons (28 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (18 ml) honey
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and rinse them quickly in cold water to stop the cooking process. Toss the cooked tortellini in 1/3 cup of the dressing, then set aside.
- Prepare the Skewers: Thread the tortellini, olives, tomatoes, slices of Genoa salami, prosciutto, mozzarella balls, provolone cubes, basil leaves, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers onto the wooden skewers. Feel free to mix and match the ingredients to your preference for a fun, colorful variety.
- Make the Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine olive oil, lemon juice, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and taste for seasoning. Adjust as necessary.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange the skewers on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the prepared dressing, adding more as desired. Refrigerate the skewers for at least 15 minutes, and up to 4 hours, for the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Antipasto Skewers, Appetizer, Italian, Easy, Party Food
