Description
Delicious and colorful Antipasto Skewers combining tortellini, savory meats, fresh cheeses, vegetables, and a vibrant homemade basil vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for appetizers or party snacks with easy assembly and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113ml) olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons (42ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons (28ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon (18ml) honey
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and quickly rinse in cold water.
- Prepare dressing: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, fresh basil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Toss tortellini with dressing: In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini and baby mozzarella balls with 1/3 cup of the prepared dressing. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Assemble skewers: Thread the tortellini, olives, cherry tomatoes, Genoa salami, prosciutto, provolone cheese cubes, roasted red peppers, torn basil leaves, and artichoke hearts onto each skewer. Arrange the assembled skewers on a large serving platter.
- Serve: Drizzle the assembled skewers with additional vinaigrette if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings or halve it for smaller portions.
- Use gluten-free tortellini to make the dish gluten free.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and increase the amount of cheese and vegetables.
- Prepare skewers a few hours ahead for flavors to meld, but assemble last to keep fresh.
- Substitute fresh mozzarella balls with mini bocconcini if preferred.
- Keep skewers refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
