Antipasto Skewers

Name: Antipasto Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 6 oz sliced Italian salami or pepperoni, folded in half; 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine); 1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted); 8 oz marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved; 8 oz jarred roasted red peppers, cut into 1-in pieces; 24 fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Colorful no-cook party skewers loaded with salami, fresh mozzarella, olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and roasted peppers, drizzled with a herby Italian dressing.

15 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanAppetizerNo-CookLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

6 oz sliced Italian salami or pepperoni, folded in half
8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
8 oz marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved
8 oz jarred roasted red peppers, cut into 1-in pieces
24 fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Set out 12 (6-inch) skewers. Thread onto each skewer: 6 oz folded in half sliced Italian salami or pepperoni, 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine), 1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted), 8 oz drained, halved marinated artichoke hearts, 8 oz cut into 1-in pieces jarred roasted red peppers, and 24 fresh basil leaves, repeating to fill.
2

Arrange the finished skewers on a serving platter.
3

Drizzle 1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing evenly over all the skewers, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
4

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.

Questions

Can I make Antipasto Skewers dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine). Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Antipasto Skewers ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Antipasto Skewers?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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