These Antipasto Skewers are a vibrant and easy appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, savory salami, olives, and fresh basil. Perfect for parties or a light snack, they're quick to assemble and can be enhanced with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for added flavor.
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:12 servings
Ingredients
Skewers
12 wooden skewers or toothpicks
Ingredients
12 cherry tomatoes
12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
12 slices of salami or pepperoni (folded)
12 olives (green or black)
Fresh basil leaves (12 leaves, optional)
Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Skewers: Start by gathering all your ingredients and wooden skewers or toothpicks to have everything ready for assembly.
Thread the Ingredients: On each skewer, carefully thread one cherry tomato, followed by one mozzarella ball, a folded slice of salami or pepperoni, one olive, and finish with a fresh basil leaf if you are using it. This order helps balance the flavors and textures.
Repeat Assembly: Continue assembling the remaining skewers in the same order until all ingredients are used up, ensuring each skewer has equal portions.
Arrange on Platter: Place the completed skewers neatly on a serving platter to create an inviting presentation for your guests.
Optional Drizzle: Just before serving, drizzle the skewers lightly with balsamic glaze to add a touch of sweetness and acidity, enhancing the overall flavor.
Serve Immediately: Serve the antipasto skewers immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors at their best.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the salami and add roasted red peppers or marinated artichokes instead.
If balsamic glaze is not available, a simple balsamic vinegar reduction or a splash of olive oil can be used.
To prevent skewers from splitting, soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes before assembling.
These skewers are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
Mix different types of olives for added flavor variety.
