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

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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.

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What is Antipasto Skewers?

Colorful no-cook party skewers loaded with salami, fresh mozzarella, olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and roasted peppers, drizzled with a herby Italian dressing. This reference files it under Italian-American appetizer: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How long does Antipasto Skewers take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 4 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Can I make Antipasto Skewers dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Antipasto Skewers 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.

Is Antipasto Skewers low-carb?

A serving of Antipasto Skewers carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Can I make Antipasto Skewers ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Antipasto Skewers within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat. Leafy parts wilt first; store them apart if you can.

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