I know we just finished up a holiday weekend that was probably filled with backyard barbeques and poolside fun, but I know there should be more on the horizon as the summer continues along.
When it comes to party food, I always like to present items that are easy to handle and easy to eat. Simple ingredients are also a plus. And food on a stick is just plain fun, am I right?
That’s why I am loving these antipasto kabobs I whipped up recently. They’re sure to please a crowd, are a cinch to skewer, and the flavors are usually a crowd favorite. You can always adjust the ingredients in quantity (or eliminate/add if desired); the kabobs I created were “short” – loading them up with two times the ingredients would be perfectly fine as well!
Do you ever make food on a stick? What’s your favorite dish to skewer?
Antipasto Kabobs
***makes about 30 kabobs***
Ingredients
Bamboo kabob skewers
1 (6 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts
60 slices pepperoni (I used turkey pepperoni)
3 cups frozen cheese tortellini (approx)
30 slices hard salami
30 whole black olives (pitted)
Italian salad dressing
Instructions
1. Prepare cheese tortellini according to package instructions, cooking to al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. Pierce and layer ingredients on to kabob – 1 marinated artichoke, 2 pepperoni, 2 tortellini, 1 slice of salami (folded in quarters), and one black olive. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
3. Place kabobs in a deep dish/container. Drizzle with Italian dressing (cover each kabob lightly), and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to absorb. Serve cold – enjoy!
I’ve done this same thing for a cpl of get togethers!! Love antipasto so much (in fact, I’m most excited thinking about my HUGE antipasto bar at my “future wedding”…lol). I do mine with kalamata olives, prosciutto, salami, mozz, artichokes, and roasted tomatoes. I love the idea of using tortellini! Might have to try that next time…
Mmmm prosciutto would be a great addition. If I was just serving these to friends and family instead of for a work potluck, I would have splurged on that item for sure! I’m terrible.
These look so delicious, and I love me some antipasto! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for this great idea! I LOVE party bites, and I’m pinning this for my annual summer sangria party this year:)
Annual summer sangria party?!?!? Now that sounds fun!
This looks perfect for a party I am doing next week!!!
I love a party food that is easy to eat/handle. The less utensils and hands needed, the better!
Oh! Yum! Good idea! 🙂
Thanks, Steph!
Great lunch idea for the kids, they’ll have fun making them, THX!
I hope they work out well!