Antipasto kebabs are the easiest party food there is — olives, tomatoes, marinated artichokes, mozzarella, and salami threaded onto skewers in a colourful zigzag. No cooking, no timing, nothing to go wrong. Make a tray, watch it vanish, and accept the compliments graciously.
Antipasto Kebabs
Based on your appetite, these can be used as snacks or lunch.
Ingredients
● spanish queen green olives
● baby heirloom tomatoes
● kalamata olives
● marinated artichoke hearts
● marinated fresh mozzarella balls
● sliced salami
● pepperoncinis
Instructions
● Take all the ingredients and thread them onto skewers in an alternating fashion.
● That’s it. Serve.
Servings’ quantity, calories, carbs and other values: vary.
Pro Tips
- Pat the marinated artichoke hearts dry before threading — dripping oil makes the skewers slippery and the cheese slides off the end.
- Alternate colours deliberately: tomato, cheese, olive, salami, artichoke. The visual rhythm is what makes these look like catering rather than leftovers.
- Thread softer items like mozzarella between firmer ones like olives so nothing squashes as the skewer goes down.
- Assemble them up to a day ahead and refrigerate — the flavours of the artichoke marinade gently season everything around them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make antipasto kebabs ahead of time?
Yes — they keep a full day in the fridge and actually taste better after a few hours as the marinade oil mingles with the cheese and salami.
What can I use instead of salami?
Prosciutto rolled into little ribbons works beautifully, or skip the meat entirely and double the artichokes and olives for a vegetarian platter.
How many skewers should I plan per person?
Two to three as an appetiser, or four to five as a light lunch with some greens alongside. They're surprisingly filling.
Do I need special skewers?
Wooden ones are fine — soak them in water for twenty minutes first if the platter will sit out a while, so they don't dry and splinter.
Recipe Card
Ingredients
Method
- Take all the ingredients and thread them onto skewers in an alternating fashion.
- That’s it.
- Serve.
