Easy Antipasto Skewers

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Easy Antipasto Skewers made with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, olives, tortellini, salami, and pepperoni. This simple no-cook appetizer comes together in minutes and is perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you need a fresh, crowd-pleasing snack. Drizzle with Italian dressing and serve chilled for the best flavor.

Prep Time20

Cool Time15

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Easy Antipasto Skewers

Servings: skewers

Calories: 154kcal

Author: Lois

Equipment

Bamboo Skewers,

Ingredients

36 pitted olives
½ pound block mozzarella cheese, diced
12 cherry tomatoes
24 tortellini pasta (½ package)
12 slices salami
12 slices pepperoni
½ cup Italian dressing

Topping:

balsamic vinaigrette

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Instructions

Cook half a package of tortellini pasta according to package instructions then drain.
Toss the pasta in ¼ cup Italian dressing, and let marinate and cool completely for about 15 minutes.
While the tortellini cools, dice ½ lb of mozzarella cheese into bite-sized cubes.
Pour the other ¼ cup of Italian dressing on top of the cheese cubes, coating completely and let marinate.
Gather 24–36 pitted olives, 12 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 12 slices of salami, and 12 slices of pepperoni.
Assemble each skewer by threading on a mix of the following (in any order you prefer):
2-3 olives
2 cubes of mozzarella
1 cherry tomato, sliced in half
2 cooked tortellini
1 piece of salami (folded, if desired)
1 piece of pepperoni (folded, if desired)
Place assembled skewers on a serving dish.
Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Tips

Cook the tortellini just until tender, then rinse with cold water so it doesn’t soften the other ingredients on the skewers.
Cut the cheese into evenly sized cubes so each skewer has a balanced look and flavor.
Drizzle the skewers lightly with Italian dressing just before serving to keep them fresh and bright.

Storage & Make Ahead:

Assemble the skewers up to 24 hours in advance and store them tightly covered in the refrigerator.
Add the dressing right before serving to prevent the cheese and tomatoes from softening.
Keep the skewers chilled until serving for the best texture and flavor.

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