Description
These vibrant Antipasto Skewers are perfect for parties or appetizers, combining a delightful mix of cheese tortellini, olives, cherry tomatoes, cured meats, cheeses, and fresh basil, all dressed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
Skewers
- 20 long wooden skewers
- 1 16 ounce package cheese tortellini
- 40 large olives Castelvetranos or kalamata
- 40 plump cherry tomatoes
- 40 thin slices Genoa salami
- 40 thin slices prosciutto
- 20 baby mozzarella balls
- 20 cubes sharp provolone cheese
- 40 pieces basil, torn
- 20 pieces chopped artichoke hearts
- 2 roasted red peppers seeds removed, chopped into small pieces
Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil (113ml)
- 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (42ml)
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar (28ml)
- 1 Tablespoon honey (18ml)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain and quickly rinse the tortellini under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down. Toss the tortellini with the dressing as directed in the next steps.
- Make the Dressing: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Marinate Tortellini and Mozzarella: In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini and baby mozzarella balls with one-third cup of the dressing. Toss gently to coat, then refrigerate for at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the ingredients onto the wooden skewers in any order you prefer, using tortellini, olives, cherry tomatoes, slices of Genoa salami, prosciutto, cubes of provolone cheese, torn basil leaves, chopped artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper pieces, and marinated mozzarella balls. You can create uniform skewers or mix and match ingredients creatively.
- Serve: Arrange the finished skewers on a large serving platter. If desired, drizzle a little more of the vinaigrette dressing on top before serving for added flavor and shine.
Notes
- Double or halve the recipe depending on your party size or preference.
- Use fresh mozzarella balls for best texture and flavor.
- If wooden skewers are not soaked, they may burn during cooking, but as these skewers are not cooked further, soaking is optional.
- Feel free to substitute other cured meats or cheeses based on availability or dietary restrictions.
- Prepare the skewers shortly before serving to ensure freshness and avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
