Antipasto Skewers: No-Fork-Required Party Appetizers
Create colorful, handheld antipasto skewers perfect for graduation parties or garden gatherings. This recipe offers hosting convenience and visual appeal using classic Italian components.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 16 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small mozzarella pearls (bocconcini)
- 8 ounces high-quality dry salami, folded into quarters
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup small green olives, pitted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 16 wooden skewers (6-inch length)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and wooden skewers. Prepare the vegetables by draining the artichoke hearts and cutting the roasted red peppers into manageable strips.
- Begin assembling the antipasto skewers. On each skewer, thread one piece of folded salami.
- Next, thread one mozzarella pearl onto the skewer.
- Follow the mozzarella with one green olive and one cherry tomato.
- Add a strip of roasted red pepper and one marinated artichoke heart.
- Finish the skewer with a fresh basil leaf threaded near the top. Repeat this sequence until all ingredients are used, aiming for a visually appealing color pattern on each stick.
- Arrange the finished easy charcuterie skewers closely together on a large serving platter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Just before serving, lightly drizzle the olive oil and balsamic mixture over the assembled skewers for added flavor.
- Serve immediately as your go-to party food on a stick.
Notes
- For maximum visual presentation, ensure the salami is folded neatly to give the skewer height and texture.
- You can prepare all components, including assembly, up to four hours ahead. Cover the platter tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- If you want a slightly tangier flavor, substitute the mozzarella pearls with small cubes of provolone cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15