Easy Italian Antipasto Skewers Recipe Perfect for Light Party Appetizers
These easy Italian antipasto skewers combine marinated olives, salami, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and roasted red peppers for a quick, light, and flavorful party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 cherry tomatoes, fresh and firm
- 1 cup marinated olives (Kalamata or mixed varieties)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini size)
- 8 ounces Italian salami slices, folded or cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced into strips
- 20 fresh basil leaves, small and tender
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced finely
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the olives: In a mixing bowl, combine marinated olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Prep fresh ingredients: Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves under cold water and pat dry. Slice roasted red peppers into thin strips. Cut salami into bite-sized pieces if not pre-sliced.
- Assemble skewers: Thread ingredients onto each skewer in a pattern: cherry tomato, salami fold, mozzarella ball, marinated olive, roasted red pepper strip, basil leaf, and repeat until skewer is full (about 5-6 pieces).
- Final drizzle and seasoning: Drizzle any leftover marinade over the assembled skewers. Add extra olive oil or balsamic vinegar if desired. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper and sea salt.
- Chill or serve immediately: Serve fresh or chill for up to 1 hour before serving. If prepared ahead, cover and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers for 10 minutes if grilling to prevent burning. Use firm, small-curd mozzarella for best texture. Avoid overcrowding skewers to keep flavors distinct. Can substitute salami with prosciutto or grilled vegetables for vegetarian version. Store skewers uncovered in fridge up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 25035
- Fat: 79
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 57
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