Antipasto Skewers

Name: Antipasto Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 - 9 ounce package of cheese tortellini; 1 - 12 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese balls; 1 - 16 ounce jar of green olives; 1 - 16 ounce jar of kalamata olives; 4 ounce of salami; 3 ounce of roasted red peppers; 2 cups of cherry tomatoes; 1 cup of fresh basil; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh green onions (chopped); 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tsps balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (oregano, basil, chopped); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Antipasto Skewers are the perfect snack or appetizer for a summer get together, backyard BBQ or holiday. All of your favorite Italian style ingredients are served on a colorful, delicious skewer. These skewers use cherry tomatoes, olive, tortellini, salami, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil and are finished off with a sweet honey balsamic drizzle.

Prep20 min
Total20 min
Makes8 servings
Calories168

Ingredients

8 servings

1 - 9 ounce package of cheese tortellini
1 - 12 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese balls
1 - 16 ounce jar of green olives
1 - 16 ounce jar of kalamata olives
4 ounce of salami
3 ounce of roasted red peppers
2 cups of cherry tomatoes
1 cup of fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh green onions (chopped)

For the dressing:

2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tsps balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh parsley (oregano, basil, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1
Cook the tortellini according to the package.
2
While the tortellini cooks lay out your ingredients and get the skewers and a large cutting board ready.
3
Once the tortellini is done cooking let cool.
4
To prepare the skewers start with a cherry tomato, followed by the green and kalamata olives, tortellini, roasted red peppers, basil, mozzarella, tortellini, two more olives and another tomato. Repeat this for each skewer.
5
In a mason jar combine the honey, olive oil, balsamic, fresh herbs, salt and pepper and mix well.
6
Drizzle the dressing over the skewers and sprinkle more fresh herbs. Serve or store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Makes about 8 skewers. For a party appetizer spread, plan on 2 to 3 skewers per guest. If these are the main appetizer, plan on 4 to 5 skewers per guest. Add the dressing right before serving. Dressed skewers are best enjoyed within a few hours and will keep up to 24 hours in the fridge. If you leave the dressing off, assembled skewers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Start and end each skewer with a cherry tomato. It anchors the other ingredients so nothing slides around once the platter is passed. You can use any of your favorite ingredients like artichokes, banana peppers, pepperoncinis, pepperoni, prosciutto, or pimento-stuffed olives in place of the green olives. I like the dressing drizzled over the skewers, but they also taste great without it, or with a balsamic glaze drizzled on instead.