Start the meal off with flavour-packed Mediterranean Antipasto Skewers consisting of meat, olives, pickles, cheese, roasted vegetables and fresh basil to wake up the appetite! They are extremely simple to assemble, and you can make them in advance, leaving you more time to mingle with your guests.
They are elegant enough to serve at an intimate dinner party, during the holiday season and do not forget game day! Everyone loves food on a stick!
Why You'll Love Them
- Quick, easy, and no-cook (besides prep).
- Perfect for entertaining because they can be made ahead.
- Crowd-pleasing bite-sized portions that look beautiful on any platter.
Ingredients
TIP: When purchasing ingredients for these skewers, always opt for high-quality ingredients from a deli counter or a jar. Nothing worse than taking a bite of an olive from a can to ruin the entire skewer!
- Roasted red peppers, in oil
- Bocconcini mini balls
- Stuffed green mammoth olives
- Pitted Kalamata olives
- Small pickled pepperoncini peppers
- Grilled button mushrooms, in oil
- Spicy salami
- Grape or cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
Instructions
Cut the roasted red pepper on a small plate, reserving the excess juices
Toss the bocconcini balls in the red pepper juices and set aside
Thread the skewers as follows: Kalamata olive, peperoncini pepper, tomato, basil, bocconcini, salami, mushroom, red pepper, green olive.
Serve on a board or platter.
Make in the morning, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove 15 minutes prior to serving and allow to come to room temperature.
Pro Tips & Variations
- Mix it up: Swap salami for prosciutto, pepperoni, or cubed grilled chicken. Switch cheeses for feta, halloumi, or marinated mozzarella.
- Add flavour: Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic glaze, or a lemon-herb vinaigrette before serving.
- Make ahead: Skewers can be prepped a day in advance. Keep covered in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Serving ideas: Pair with crusty bread or crackers for a full Mediterranean appetizer spread.
📖 Recipe
Mediterranean Antipasto Skewers
Equipment
- 10 x 6" skewers
Ingredients
- 2 large roasted red peppers, in oil sliced into 10 equal strips and folded
- 10 bocconcini balls cherry sized
- 10 stuffed green mammoth olives
- 10 pitted Kalamata olives
- 10 small pickled peperoncini peppers
- 10 grilled button mushrooms, in oil
- 10 slices spicy salami folded to fit skewer
- 10 grape or cherry tomatoes
- 10 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- Cut the roasted red pepper on a small plate reserving the excess juices
- Toss the bocconcini balls in the red pepper juices and set aside
- Thread the skewers as follows: Kalamata olive, peperoncini pepper, tomato, basil, bocconcini, salami, mushroom, red pepper, green olive.
- Serve on a board or platter.
- Make in the morning, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove 15 minutes prior to serving and allow to come to room temperature.
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