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Antipasto Skewers

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Entertaining is super simple with these Antipasto Skewers! This is a make-ahead appetizer that’s packed full of flavor and great for any occasion. They are fun to serve as a salad and are so good alongside grilled fish or chicken and an excellent accompaniment to soups or sandwiches. This is finger food at its best.

Antipasto Skewers served on a white plate drizzled with homemade dressing.
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It’s time to do some entertaining! And, if you’re looking for a great appetizer that will wow your guests, then these Antipasto Skewers are the answer. I love making them for informal get-together’s, holiday parties, and they are perfect for game day.

Over the years, I’ve found these yummy sticks pack up beautifully, so, they’re great for picnics, tailgating, and outdoor events. Actually, now that I think about it, these skewers are like THE BEST appetizer, maybe ever, since they can be served at any party you’ll ever host!

Tomatoes, salami, basil and olive for antipasto skewers

Why I Love This Recipe!

  • #1 – you can customize the ingredients depending on when you’re serving them. You might want to add more tomatoes and basil during the summer months, when veggies and herbs are fresh. You change things up in the fall by adding more meat and cheese or when you’re having “the guys” over to watch your favorite team play. 
  • #2 – and a really important reason is that they can be made ahead of time. I build them, store them in the fridge until ready to serve, then just rip off the plastic wrap, drizzle on the dressing and head out to impress my guests.
Homemade vinaigrette with honey for antipasto skewers.

What You Need To Make Antipasto Skewers

  • Cheese Tortellini
  • Mozzarella Balls
  • Salami Slices
  • Black and Green Olives
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Fresh Basil
  • Homemade Vinaigrette Dressing
Homemade vinaigrette dressing drizzled over antipasto skewers

How To Make My Favorite Vinaigrette Dressing

The one thing that brings this dish all together is the dressing. I use the recipe for “My Favorite Vinaigrette” but kick it into high gear with the addition of fresh herbs. I use fresh chives, basil, and parsley for a burst of flavor. What you need for this recipe:

  • Champagne or White Balsamic Vinegar
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Garlic
  • Honey
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Fresh Chives
  • Fresh Basil
  • Fresh Parsley

If you’ve been following A Southern Soul for very long, you know that I have a soft spot in my heart for recipes that do double duty. Well, this is one of them since I’ve often served these “appetizer” skewers as a salad.

Antipasto skewers with olives and pasta lined up on a serving platter.

What To Serve With Antipasto Skewers

  • Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders
  • Award-Winning A Southern Soul Chili
  • Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
  • Three Cheese Stuffed Shells
Antipasto skewers upcolse on a stick served as an appetizer.

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Antipasto skewers with olives and pasta lined up on a serving platter.
5 from 6 votes

Antipasto Skewers

Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Donya Mullins
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Entertaining is super simple with these Antipasto Skewers! This is a make-ahead appetizer that's packed full of flavor and great for any occasion. They are fun to serve as a salad and are so good alongside grilled fish or chicken and an excellent accompaniment to soups or sandwiches. This is finger food at its best.

Equipment

  • Wide Mouth Mason Jars

Ingredients

  • 8 large green olives
  • 8 Genoa salami slices – halved
  • 8 mini Mozzarella cheese balls
  • 8 large basil leaves
  • 8 grape tomatoes
  • 8 cheese tortillini pastas – cooked and cooled
  • 8 large black olives

Herb Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup good vinegar – I use Champagne but sherry or balsamic is fine
  • ā…” teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ clove garlic – finely minced or 2 teaspoons minced shallots
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon fresh chives – chopped
  • ½ teaspoon fresh basil – chopped
  • ½ teaspoon fresh parsley – chopped

Instructions

Antipasto Skewers

  • Using 8, 7 inch wooden skewers, thread one of each antipasto ingredients onto skewers. Set aside.

Herb Vinaigrette

  • In a small jar with a lid, add mustard, garlic, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, chives, basil and parsley. Secure lid and shake until thoroughly mixed. 
  • When ready to serve, pour dressing over skewers.

COOKS NOTES

  • **skewers can be made in advance and stored in refrigerator until ready to serve.
    **use up ingredients to make extra skewers and keep chilled.
    **line up ingredients so that when building skewers, all items are used in the same order.  
Antipasto skewers with olives and pasta lined up on a serving platter.
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  1. Miranda

    January 2, 2023 at 10:22 pm

    Fantastic recipe! Easy to make, pretty presentation and the vinaigrette has great flavor. It was a hit at the party I brought it to!

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      January 3, 2023 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks for the fantastic rating! Glad you are here.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Mia

    December 25, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    Such a beautiful arrangement. Everyone raved about them. A fun party food. I ran out of basil and substituted spinach leaves instead. I didn’t favor the dressing. I preferred the champagne vinegarette alone.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      December 26, 2022 at 11:14 am

      Thanks for the outstanding rating!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Kathie

    November 7, 2022 at 8:18 am

    I made these this summer for a event at my club. They were a huge hit…..yummy

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 7, 2022 at 8:52 am

      Hey there Kathie!
      Wow! I am so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed this recipe, these Antipasto skewers are great for entertaining and potlucks! Thank you so much for your kind words and your terrific rating, I really appreciate your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  4. Claire

    July 28, 2022 at 11:21 am

    I made these for my bunko group. They were a hit!

    Reply
    • Donya

      July 28, 2022 at 11:43 am

      Hey there Claire!
      I am so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed this recipe, these antipasto skewers are terrific for potlucks, book clubs, or anything like that! Thank you so much for your kind words and your fantastic rating, I really appreciate your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. Sherry

    June 25, 2022 at 11:06 pm

    These skewers are amazing! So easy to make, look amazing, and so flavourful! The vinegarette took them over the top! They will be on my summer favourites list.

    Reply
    • Donya

      June 27, 2022 at 9:28 am

      Hey there Sherry!
      Wow! Reading this has made my day, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! I completely agree with you that the vinaigrette is really what puts this dish over the top, and the fact that this recipe is completely customizable is just an added bonus. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your phenomenal rating, if you ever have any questions about a dish I’d be more than happy to help out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  6. Margaret

    October 20, 2021 at 8:05 pm

    These look wonderful! How do you eat them? How to avoid oily drips?
    Thanks.

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    • Donya

      October 21, 2021 at 9:37 am

      Hey there Margaret!
      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, it’s one of my favorite appetizers to serve. Usually what I’ll do when I make these is I’ll serve them on the skewers, since it’s a fun, cute presentation, and then people will usually take forks slide them off the skewer onto a plate and eat off the plate. These Antipasto skewers are kind of like Kabobs in that respect, you can just slide them off the skewers and then enjoy. I hope this helps, let me know what you think of the recipe if you end up making it! Have a great day!
      ~Donya

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    • Sherisse K.

      November 5, 2021 at 8:36 am

      I serve them in a small, clear cup to avoid oil drips. Their colorful beauty is still visibly, yet their clothes are protected…..enjoy!

      Reply
  7. ellie

    September 24, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    this is one of my favorite recipes! thank you!

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  8. Claudine

    May 24, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Boy Donya, do these ever look good. Just may make these for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend goodies. Tnanks for sharing.
    Claudine in Fort Worth, TX

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    • Donya

      May 24, 2021 at 3:37 pm

      That’s awesome, Claudine! They are perfect for the upcoming holiday. Let me know how you like them.
      Have a great day,
      ~Donya

      Reply

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