Description
These vibrant Antipasto Skewers are a quick and easy appetizer that delivers bold Italian flavors in one fun bite. Perfect for entertaining, holidays, or potlucks, they require zero cooking and are endlessly customizable. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, a crowd-pleasing party snack, or an elegant appetizer for dinner ideas, this easy recipe is your go-to. With layers of salami, mozzarella, olives, cherry tomatoes, and artichokes, it’s a healthy snack option that feels indulgent. Perfect for any food ideas list!
Ingredients
10 green olives
10 mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
10 cherry tomatoes
10 fresh basil leaves
10 slices salami
5 marinated artichoke hearts (halved)
10 kalamata olives
2 tablespoons Italian dressing (optional)
10 6-inch bamboo skewers
Instructions
1. Drain and pat dry all marinated ingredients and mozzarella balls. Wash and dry the tomatoes and basil.
2. Fold each slice of salami and basil leaf for easy stacking.
3. Assemble skewers in this order: green olive, mozzarella ball, folded salami, basil leaf, cherry tomato, another salami fold, artichoke half, and top with a kalamata olive.
4. Repeat until all skewers are assembled.
5. Arrange on a serving platter.
6. Optionally, drizzle with Italian dressing or olive oil before serving.
7. Chill or serve immediately.
Notes
Use toothpicks instead of skewers for a cocktail-friendly mini version.
Dry all ingredients to prevent soggy skewers.
Switch up ingredients based on dietary preferences or what’s in your pantry.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 15