Description
A festive and colorful Antipasto Wreath featuring skewered mozzarella, basil, olives, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and a variety of cured meats, arranged beautifully on a platter for an impressive appetizer presentation perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
Vegetables and Herbs
- 14 oz artichoke hearts
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Basil leaves (as needed for skewers)
- Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- 8 oz pepperoncini (8-16 oz jar)
Olives
- 8 oz green olives (Pitted Italian Castelvetrano olives – 1 jar)
- 8 oz pitted Kalamata olives (1 jar)
Meats
- 6 oz spicy Genoa salami
- 6 oz prosciutto salami
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including mozzarella balls, basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives (Castelvetrano and Kalamata), pepperoncini, and the two types of cured meats: spicy Genoa salami and prosciutto salami.
- Assemble Skewers: Using 4-inch skewers, thread one mozzarella pearl, followed by a basil leaf, an olive (either green or Kalamata), a piece of your choice of vegetable (such as cherry tomato, artichoke heart, or pepperoncini), and finish with a slice of either Genoa or prosciutto salami onto each skewer. Mix and match for variety.
- Arrange Wreath: Place a large circular serving platter or cutting board on your prep surface. Arrange the assembled skewers in a circular wreath shape, layering them closely to form a full and appealing presentation.
- Garnish: Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs in and around the wreath to add a touch of greenery and aromatic fragrance, enhancing the festive appearance of the appetizer.
- Serve: Present immediately to guests or refrigerate briefly if preparing in advance, allowing the variety of flavors to meld together.
Notes
- You can substitute or add other antipasto ingredients on the skewers such as stuffed olives, tortellini, stuffed peppers, marinated mushrooms, or pickled vegetables.
- Consider adding cubed parmesan or other cheese varieties on some skewers for more cheese diversity.
- Other cured meats like pancetta, Coppa, soppressata, or pepperoni may be used to customize the skewers to your liking.
- Nutrition will vary depending on which ingredients you choose and their quantities on each skewer.
- Skewers can be pre-assembled a few hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
