Fresh Antipasto Skewers
These fresh antipasto skewers combine the best parts of an antipasto platter into easy-to-assemble, colorful bites perfect for summer parties and casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mini fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- Marinated artichoke hearts (drained and roughly chopped)
- Kalamata olives (pitted)
- Thinly sliced prosciutto or salami
- Fresh basil leaves
- Roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the marinated ingredients: In a small bowl, combine marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently and set aside to meld flavors (about 10 minutes).
- Rinse cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves under cold water, then pat dry. Drain mini mozzarella balls and set aside to remove excess moisture.
- Slice prosciutto or salami into bite-sized pieces if needed.
- Assemble the skewers by threading a cherry tomato, a folded basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, a piece of marinated artichoke, a folded slice of prosciutto, an olive, and a piece of roasted red pepper onto each skewer. Repeat or vary the pattern depending on skewer length.
- Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Just before serving, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes if planning to grill to prevent burning. Assemble skewers no more than 2 hours before serving for best freshness. Marinate olives and artichokes for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor. For vegetarian or vegan versions, omit prosciutto and substitute with grilled zucchini, marinated mushrooms, dairy-free mozzarella, or tofu cubes. A quick grill can warm the cheese and crisp the meat for a warm variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1.5
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
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