Description
Looking for a colorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s bursting with flavor and ready in no time? These Italian Antipasto Skewers with Marinated Tortellini and Mozzarella are a hit at parties, picnics, and holiday spreads. Packed with vibrant ingredients like olives, cherry tomatoes, cheese tortellini, salami, and fresh mozzarella, this easy recipe delivers big on taste and presentation. Ideal for anyone searching for quick appetizers, no-cook party bites, or savory snack ideas, these skewers are the perfect balance of convenience and deliciousness.
Ingredients
1 cup cheese tortellini (cooked and cooled)
20 mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
20 slices salami or pepperoni
10 cherry tomatoes
10 green olives
10 kalamata olives
10 fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup Italian dressing or 3 tbsp olive oil + 1 tsp Italian seasoning
10 wooden skewers
Instructions
1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and cool completely.
2. In a bowl, combine the tortellini and mozzarella balls with Italian dressing or olive oil + seasoning. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Prepare your ingredients: halve large tomatoes and olives, fold salami slices.
4. Assemble the skewers by threading tortellini, mozzarella, salami, tomato, olives, and basil. Alternate colors and textures.
5. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with remaining marinade or a touch of olive oil. Serve immediately or chill until ready.
Notes
Use fresh tortellini for best texture and flavor.
Assemble the skewers just before serving for the freshest taste and look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy appetizer, party skewers, tortellini recipe, snack ideas, Italian bites