Description

These Charcuterie Skewers are a delightful appetizer kabob featuring a vibrant mix of cheddar cheese cubes, marinated mozzarella balls, savory salami, fresh grape tomatoes, mini dill pickles, and aromatic fresh basil, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for entertaining, these no-cook skewers combine a variety of flavors and textures for a crowd-pleasing finger food.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese

8 oz block cheddar cheese, cut into 24 small cubes
24 marinated mozzarella cheese balls

Meat

12 slices of salami, each slice halved and folded

Vegetables and Herbs

24 grape tomatoes
8–12 mini dill pickles, chopped into 2 or 3 pieces
Fresh basil leaves, separated into bite-sized pieces

Finishing

Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Cut the cheddar cheese block into 24 small cubes. Halve each slice of salami and fold the halves. Chop the mini dill pickles into 2 or 3 pieces based on size. Separate fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces, cutting larger leaves in half if necessary to fit on skewers.
Assemble Skewers: Thread the prepared ingredients onto skewers in any preferred order. Suggested arrangement is cherry tomato, mozzarella ball, basil leaf, dill pickle chunk, folded salami, and cheddar cube to balance flavors and textures.
Arrange and Drizzle: Lay the completed skewers on a large serving platter or plate. Evenly drizzle with balsamic glaze to add a sweet and tangy finishing touch that complements the savory and fresh ingredients.
Serve and Enjoy: Present the charcuterie skewers immediately as a flavorful, no-cook appetizer that’s perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

Notes

You can customize the order and number of ingredients on the skewers to suit your taste or presentation style.
Use high-quality balsamic glaze for the best flavor contrast.
These skewers are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving to maintain ingredient freshness.
Substitute different types of cheese or cured meats to vary the flavor profile.
For added color, consider including other vegetables like olives or sliced bell peppers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: charcuterie skewers, appetizer kabobs, no-cook appetizer, cheese skewers, salami skewers, party appetizers