Name: Antipasto Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 24 4" skewers or cocktail picks; 24 grape tomatoes; 8 ounces mini mozzarella balls; 15 ounces artichoke hearts; 24 pitted olives; 24 fresh basil leaves; 0.25 cup Italian dressing; sprig additional basil leaves or fresh rosemary; 24 slice salami

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Antipasto Skewers

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Ingredients

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Antipasto Skewers

24 4" skewers or cocktail picks

24 grape tomatoes

8 ounces mini mozzarella balls sub with your favorite cheese

15 ounces artichoke heartsquartered

24 pitted olives I used Castelvetrano

24 fresh basil leaves

¼ cup Italian dressingsub with balsamic or your favorite store bought brand

sprig additional basil leaves or fresh rosemaryoptional garnishes, for wreath

24 slice salamisub with prosciutto, pepperoni or use a combination of your favorite cured meats

Instructions

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Instructions

Skewer the ingredients onto each skewer in whatever order you choose and place on serving platter or plate.

Drizzle the skewers with the Italian dressing and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Marinate Components Separately 🫒
Toss delicate items like fresh mozzarella and basil in Italian dressing for just 15-30 minutes, while heartier ingredients like salami and artichokes can marinate for 1-2 hours for deeper flavor absorption.
Pat Dry Before Assembly 💧
Thoroughly dry all components with paper towels after marinating to prevent excess liquid from making the skewers soggy and ensuring a better texture when served.
Layer for Visual Appeal & Flavor 🎨
Alternate ingredients strategically—place mozzarella between acidic items like tomatoes and olives to create flavor contrast while building an Instagram-worthy presentation.
Chill Before Serving ❄️
Assemble skewers 2-4 hours ahead and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld together and keep the fresh mozzarella at its ideal creamy texture when guests enjoy them.
Reserve Extra Dressing for Plating 🥄
Save a portion of Italian dressing (without marinated ingredients) to drizzle around the skewers on the serving platter for added flavor and professional presentation.