Antipasto Skewers
Antipasto skewers are the ultimate appetizer for all your entertaining needs. These perfect finger foods incorporate all the elements of a traditional antipasto and are ideal for parties, picnics, or any gathering.
Suitable for keto and low carb diets.
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So, friends, what is not to love about antipasto on a stick? Bye, bye extra dishes, and hello to such simplicity. I don’t know about you, but it incorporates everything I love from the cured meats, cheeses, olives, and even the crunchy veggies.
If you love entertaining then take a look at these Christmas Appetizers or the Best Thanksgiving Appetizers. If you are making this for the festive season use the skewers to make a Charcuterie Wreath.
Table of Contents
What Is Antipasto?
Antipasto is a traditional appetizer served at the start of an Italian meal. The definition of antipasto is “before the meal”. It is designed to stimulate your appetite.
Antipastos can vary but generally include a variety of cured meats like prosciutto, salami, and mortadella. For the cheese fans, cheeses such as mozzarella or provolone are used. Marinated vegetables like artichokes, roasted peppers, and olives are included. Other inclusions may be bruschetta or crostini, nuts, and seafood like anchovies or shrimp.
Why Make This Antipasto Skewers Recipe
Easy to eat – The traditional antipasto food is placed on a skewer making it the perfect appetizer. Bye, bye additional washing up on forks and knives after a long event.
Make it ahead of time – I am all about making things ahead of time and this starter works so well. Just make sure you have enough fridge space for the platter you use.
Customize it to your occasion – You can use whatever ingredients you like. I like to mix and match it up according to the occasion. For Christmas I will focus on more red, green, and white, and on other occasions like summer I will add some seasonal fruits.
Ingredient Notes
So, friends, this is just a guide to get your creative juices flowing. The skewers used are 6-8 inches long and could easily accommodate 7 items. So, select your favorite ingredients accordingly.
- Pepperoncini – Chopped into large cubes.
- Cheese – Fontina cheese, Mozzarella bites, and sliced cheese of your choice. Feel free to use what you like.
- Vegetables and accompaniments – Cherry tomatoes, olives, and cucumber slices.
- Dressing – Herb vinaigrette or balsamic glaze.
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
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How To Make Antipasto Skewers
- Thread the skewers in the following order: cucumber, olives, sliced cheese, cherry tomato, salami, Fontina cheese, and pepperoncini.
- Once all skewers are assembled, drizzle them with the herb vinaigrette or balsamic glaze.
- Arrange the antipasto skewers on a platter. Place it in the refrigerator to chill. Serve and enjoy!
Bintu’s Tips and Variations
- Be sure to use sturdy skewers or opt for metal skewers. The skewers need to handle the weight of what you have placed on it.
- Cut all the ingredients into bite sizes so it is easier for guests to eat.
- Use different colors, ingredients, and textures based on the occasion.
- Make the skewers ahead of time and keep them in the fridge covered in plastic wrap to maintain the freshness and so that the ingredients don’t dry out.
- Make sure you leave a gap on either side of the skewer so guests can easily take one.
Prep Ahead and Storage
- Prep ahead – These skewers are perfect for prepping in advance. Make them a few hours before your event and store them in the fridge. Cover them tightly with plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container to keep everything fresh.
- Store – Store any leftover skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. So, if you’ve used softer cheeses like mozzarella, eat them sooner as they may dry out or lose their freshness more quickly.
- Freeze – These skewers are not freezer-friendly.
FAQs
Antipasto is typically eaten cold. So, it’s a chilled or room-temperature appetizer, meant to be served before the main meal.
For a traditional antipasto platter or skewers, you’ll want to include a variety of cold meats. Like prosciutto, salami, mortadella and capicola (or coppa). You can, however, customize it according to your favorite cold meats.
2 ounces per person is the recommendation for a traditional antipasto. A good rule of thumb for these skewers is to plan for 2 to 3 antipasto skewers per person if you’re serving them as an appetizer. If your skewers are smaller or other appetizers are available, 2 per person should be fine.
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Serve With
- Air Fryer Bread – This bread with jams, jellies, or preserves will work well.
- Air Fryer Shrimp – Adds a nice seafood element to your appetizer spread.
- Fruit Tray – This fruit tray makes a nice sweet addition to all the salty flavors. It’s all about balance right peeps?
Recommended Tools
- A sharp knife to cut all the cheese and veggies into bite sizes.
- A cutting board.
- Be sure to use a nice platter for serving these.
- For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
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Antipasto skewers
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150g) Pepperoncini chopped into large cubes
- 1 cup (150g) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup (120g) Fontina cheese
- 1 cup (120g) Mozzarella bites
- 1 cup (120g) Sliced cheese
- 1 cup (150g) Olives
- 1 cup (130g) Cucumber slices
- Herb vinaigrette or balsamic glaze
- Skewers
Instructions
- Thread the skewers in the following order: cucumber, olives, sliced cheese, cherry tomato, salami, Fontina cheese, and pepperoncini.
- Once all skewers are assembled, drizzle them with the herb vinaigrette or balsamic glaze.
- Arrange the antipasto skewers on a platter.
- Place it in the refrigerator to chill. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to use sturdy skewers or opt for metal skewers. The skewers need to be able to handle the weight of what you have placed on it.
- Cut all the ingredients into bite sizes so it is easier for guests to eat.
- Use different colors, ingredients and textures based on the occasion.
- Make the skewers ahead of time and keep them in the fridge covered in plastic wrap to maintain the freshness and so that the ingredients don’t dry out.
- Storage – Store any leftover skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. If you’ve used softer cheeses like mozzarella, eat them sooner as they may dry out or lose their freshness quicker.
