Antipasto Skewers are easy to assemble and great for lunch or as a side to your favorite dinner. This combination of cheese, tortellini and vegetables is delicious together and has something for everyone.
2-3mini cucumbersor you may quarter regular sized cucumber
1pt.Cherry tomatoesyou will not need all of these
10Mozzarella cheese ballsor any small size mozzarella ball available
10large green olives stuffed with pimentos
A handful or two of spinach leaves
10cheese tortellini
10Kalamata Olives
4ozroasted red peppers
Instructions
Cook and then cool tortellini according to package directions.
Marinate the cooked and cooled tortellini in 3 tablespoons of Italian dressing for an hour.
Marinate the cheese balls in 3 tablespoons of Italian dressing for an hour.
While marinating prepare the vegetables and other ingredients for the skewers.
The cherry tomatoes, olives and spinach leaves are set to go (I wash the tomatoes and spinach leaves, then let dry).
Slice the mini cucumbers into ½ inch thick slices.
Cut the roasted red peppers into bite sized pieces. You can add more than one to each skewer.
After the mozzarella balls and tortellini are marinated, you can assemble the skewers alternating the ingredients until the skewer is full. I added two cucumbers per skewer but the amount of each ingredient is entirely up to you.
I started with the cucumber slice, then the cherry tomato, followed by the mozzarella ball, the green olive, two pieces of spinach, then add the tortellini, the Kalamata olive and top off with the roasted red pepper.
Enjoy! Serve with additional Italian dressing on the side if desired.
Notes
You will have enough ingredients to make more than 10 skewers, but to simplify for the recipe I am giving measurement for 10.
Pre-marinated mozzarella balls can save you some time.
Feel free to substitute your favorite vegetables with the ones I have listed. You can also put them in any order you desire.
You may wish to have more dressing on the side if you are eating ingredients off a plate.
You may also wish to have Italian cold cuts, cooked chicken, or even shrimp for more protein!
Soak skewers in water to make adding the ingredients easier.
Marinate the cheese and tortellini for 1 -2 hours or overnight for best flavor.