Description
These Quick & Easy Antipasto Bites are perfect for entertaining or as a flavorful appetizer. Combining fresh grape tomatoes, olives, prosciutto, salami, mozzarella, basil, and marinated artichoke hearts, then drizzled with a balsamic glaze and olive oil dressing, they offer a delightful mix of savory and fresh flavors on convenient skewers.
Ingredients
Scale
Antipasto Bites
- 12 grape tomatoes
- 12 Kalamata olives
- 12 green olives
- 6 slices prosciutto, halved
- 6 slices salami, folded
- 12 pieces mozzarella, 1 inch cubes or mozzarella balls
- 12 leaves fresh basil
- 6 marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Fold each slice of salami into quarters. Cut the fresh mozzarella into 1 inch cubes if not using mozzarella balls. Halve the marinated artichoke hearts. Ensure the pieces are large enough to be easily skewered.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread one piece of each ingredient onto wooden skewers: a grape tomato, Kalamata olive, green olive, halved prosciutto, folded salami, mozzarella piece, basil leaf, and a halved artichoke heart, arranging to your preference.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, dried basil, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Drizzle and Serve: Lightly drizzle the dressing over the assembled antipasto skewers just before serving to maintain freshness. Enjoy immediately as a flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- Use wooden or bamboo skewers for easy handling and serving.
- Feel free to substitute the olives or cured meats based on preference.
- The balsamic glaze adds sweetness and tang but balsamic vinegar is a good lighter alternative.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the prosciutto and salami and add more cheese or veggies like roasted peppers.
- Prepare skewers shortly before serving to keep ingredients fresh and basil vibrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: antipasto, appetizer, easy recipe, party snacks, Italian appetizer, no-cook, skewers, finger food
