Antipasto Skewers
These Antipasto Skewers are the perfect example of an easy appetizer that’s guaranteed to impress. They take just a few simple ingredients that can be customized to suit your tastes, and they take about 15 minutes to make. They can be assembled entirely in advance, so they’re perfect for entertaining!
When I entertain, I love preparing festive yet easy appetizers that guests can pick up and eat very easily like my mini goat cheese balls and deviled eggs with bacon.
These Antipasto Skewers are another perfect example. They’re the perfect mini size that’s manageable to eat in just a few bites, and they’re packed with flavor.
I love that I can utilize ingredients that I have in my pantry for them, so I can whip them up at almost a moment’s notice.
They’re extremely impressive and they never, ever last long. 🙂
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Italian antipasto skewers are an easy yet impressive appetizer that’s packed with Italian flavors.
- It takes 15 minutes to assemble and it can be made entirely in advance.
- Skewers can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients.
- Recipe is low carb, gluten-free and can be made vegetarian or vegan with a few simple swaps.
Recipe ingredients
These mini antipasto skewers include just a few ingredients, and you can easily customize them according to your tastes or what you have on hand.
See the How to Customize Italian Skewers section below for delicious ideas on how to change things up.
Ingredient notes
- Meat. These skewers include a combination of salami and prosciutto, but you can change things up with pepperoni, sopressata, or any type of cured meat. If your meat is in a large size, be sure to cut it into bite size pieces that are easy to skewer.
- Mozzarella balls. Sub with your favorite cheese or use marinated mozzarella balls to pump up the flavor.
- Cherry tomatoes. Sub with sun dried tomatoes or roasted cherry tomatoes.
- Artichoke hearts. Sub with your favorite fresh or marinated veggies.
- Olives. I’ve used Castelvetrano olives, but any variety of olives will work.
- Basil. Fresh basil really makes these Italian antipasto skewers shine. If it’s not in season, serve with your favorite chopped fresh herbs or a drizzle of your favorite pesto sauce.
- Dressing. My homemade Italian dressing is zesty and flavorful, so it’s perfect for this recipe. It can be subbed with my balsamic vinaigrette dressing or your favorite store bought brand.
How to make this recipe
Mini antipasto skewers are as easy to make as they are festive. Simply gather your ingredients, some 4″ wooden skewers or cocktail picks, and they’re done in about 15 minutes.
Pro tip: Antipasto skewers may be assembled up to a day in advance. For best results, drizzle dressing over the skewers a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Gather your ingredients and place on the 4″ skewers.
- Place the skewers on a serving platter and drizzle the Italian dressing over the top.
How to make an antipasto wreath
You can easily form these antipasto skewers into a festive antipasto wreath as pictured below.
Simply place each skewer on a round white plate in a circular pattern in 1-2 layers. Place rosemary sprigs between skewers and drizzle them with dressing.
FAQs
Antipasto skewers make a festive, delicious antipasto appetizer that your guests will love. Simply skewer your favorite cured meats, cheese, olives, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, drizzle with Italian dressing and serve.
Salami, prosciutto, sopressata, pepperoni and coppa are all great options for antipasto skewers.
Use one variety or a combination of meats to add interest and flavor.
You’ll need 4″ wooden skewers or cocktail picks for these mini antipasto skewers. They’re the perfect party sized bites!
How to customize Italian skewers
These mini Italian skewers can be customized so many different ways to suit your tastes or based on what you have in your pantry or fridge.
- Customize these skewers with your favorite veggies. Fresh veggies such as cucumber and zucchini may be used, or use your favorite grilled vegetables. No fresh veggies? Hit your pantry for sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives and even pickled vegetables such as Giardiniera.
- Make this appetizer extra hearty by skewering cooked cheese tortellini.
- Pump up the flavor by using marinated artichoke hearts and mozzarella balls.
- Instead of Italian dressing, drizzle the skewers with balsamic viniagrette dressing or basil pesto.
- Make these antipasto skewers vegetarian by omitting the salami and prosciutto. They may be made vegan by omitting the cheese as well.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: Antipasto skewers may be assembled up to a day in advance.
- For best results, drizzle dressing over the skewers a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Customize your skewers with your favorite ingredients with your favorite fresh veggies, cheese tortellini, sun dried or roasted tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, Italian pickled vegetables (giardiniera) or marinated mozzarella balls.
- Store leftover Italian antipasto skewers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
More easy appetizer recipes you’ll love:
- Air fryer jalapeño poppers
- Air fryer meatballs
- Blackened shrimp with avocado ranch dip
- Caprese salad
- Christmas tree charcuterie board
- Crudités platter
- Hot artichoke dip
- Roasted nuts
- Sausage stuffed mushrooms
- Zucchini chips
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Antipasto Skewers
Ingredients
- 24 4" skewers or cocktail picks
- 24 slices salami sub with prosciutto, pepperoni or use a combination of your favorite cured meats
- 24 grape tomatoes
- 8 ounces mini mozzarella balls sub with your favorite cheese
- 15 ounces quartered artichoke hearts
- 24 pitted olives I used Castelvetrano
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing sub with balsamic or your favorite store bought brand
- optional garnishes: additional basil leaves or fresh rosemary sprigs for wreath
Instructions
- Skewer the ingredients onto each skewer in whatever order you choose and place on serving platter or plate.24 4" skewers or cocktail picks, 24 slices salami, 24 grape tomatoes, 8 ounces mini mozzarella balls, 24 pitted olives, 24 fresh basil leaves, 15 ounces quartered artichoke hearts
- Drizzle the skewers with the Italian dressing and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired. Serve and enjoy!1/4 cup Italian dressing, optional garnishes: additional basil leaves or fresh rosemary sprigs for wreath
Notes
- Pro tip: Antipasto skewers may be assembled up to a day in advance.
- For best results, drizzle dressing over the skewers a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Customize your skewers with your favorite ingredients with your favorite fresh veggies, cheese tortellini, sun dried or roasted tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, Italian pickled vegetables (giardiniera) or marinated mozzarella balls.
- Store leftover Italian antipasto skewers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make an antipasto wreath:Â Place each skewer on a round white plate in a circular pattern in 1-2 layers. Place rosemary sprigs between skewers and drizzle them with dressing.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
