Description
These Antipasto Skewers with Balsamic Glaze provide the ultimate balance of flavor and texture in a single bite, combining creamy mozzarella, salty cured meats, and bright marinated vegetables, finished with a sweet, viscous balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
8 oz Ciliegine Mozzarella Balls
4 oz Genoa Salami
1 pint Grape Tomatoes
6 oz Marinated Artichoke Hearts
1/2 cup Pitted Kalamata Olives
1 bunch Fresh Basil Leaves
1/4 cup Balsamic Glaze
1 cup Cheese Tortellini (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Components: Wash the grape tomatoes and pat them completely dry. If using tortellini, boil them in salted water until just tender, drain, and toss with a teaspoon of olive oil
- Fold the Meat: Take a slice of salami and fold it into quarters
- The Assembly Sequence: Slide a tomato onto a skewer, followed by a folded basil leaf, mozzarella ball, a slice of folded salami, an artichoke heart, and finally an olive
- Arrange for Service: Place assembled skewers on a platter without overlapping
- Apply the Glaze: Drizzle the skewers with balsamic glaze before serving
- Final Seasoning: Finish with a light dusting of freshly cracked black pepper
Notes
Serve slightly below room temperature for optimal flavor.
Do not apply glaze until right before serving to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg