Antipasto Skewers

Name: Antipasto Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12 mozzarella balls (cocktail sized); 5 tablespoons Italian dressing (divided); 12 cherry tomatoes; 12 pitted olives; 24 refrigerated cheese tortellini; 12 marinated artichokes; 12 slices roasted red pepper (about 1" each); 24 slices salami (or substitute half for Mortedella); balsamic reduction (for garnish, optional); chopped fresh parsley (or basil, for garnish, optional)

Prep 10 min Cook 10 min Serves 12 Source

Ingredients

12 mozzarella balls (cocktail sized)
5 tablespoons Italian dressing (divided)
12 cherry tomatoes
12 pitted olives
24 refrigerated cheese tortellini
12 marinated artichokes
12 slices roasted red pepper (about 1" each)
24 slices salami (or substitute half for Mortedella)
balsamic reduction (for garnish, optional)
chopped fresh parsley (or basil, for garnish, optional)

Steps

1
Combine bocconcini and 2 tablespoons Italian dressing. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
2
Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain well and run under cold water to stop cooking. Toss with Italian dressing and let marinate 1 hour.
3
Thread items on 6" wooden skewers alternating colors and textures.
4
Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Sprinkle with herbs and drizzle with balsamic reduction just before serving if desired.