Easy Antipasto Skewers
These Antipasto Skewers are like having charcuterie on a stick. A fun, easy Italian appetizer that’s perfect for parties or tailgating.
Servings: 12
Calories: 213kcal
Equipment
- 12 wooden skewers
Ingredients
- ½ 16oz package of cheese tortellini 24 cooked pieces
- 12 California ripe black olives
- 12 California ripe green olives
- 12 artichoke hearts
- 12 Fresh bocconcini mozzarella balls
- 12 thin slices of salami
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 slices roasted red pepper
Herb Dressing
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 small shallot
- 1 large clove garlic or two small
- 3 tablespoons white wine or champagne vinegar
- ½ cup California olive oil
- salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- pinch of chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Place basil leaves, parsley, shallot, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked, cooled tortellini and fresh mozzarella balls to a medium bowl and toss with a few tablespoons of dressing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
- Thread skewers starting with a tortellini, then black olive, artichoke, tomato, red pepper, green olive, salami and end with another tortellini.
- Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle with more dressing.
Notes
If you don't have time to make your own dressing. A great store bought simple vinaigrette will work well too!
Nutrition
Serving: -3g | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 864mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg