Antipasto Skewers with Mozzarella

Can we talk about the appetizer that basically runs every single party I have ever hosted? These antipasto skewers have been on my entertaining table more times than I can count, and honestly, I think I love them even more than my guests do. They take about 15 minutes to put together, they look absolutely stunning on a board, and they are completely no-cook. A dream appetizer situation.

The secret is layering flavors and textures on every single skewer so each bite has a little bit of everything. Creamy mozzarella, savory salami, briny olives, tangy artichoke, sweet roasted pepper. It is like a full charcuterie board on a stick. I usually set these out as soon as guests arrive so everyone has something delicious to snack on while I finish putting dinner together.

Antipasto Skewers with Mozzarella

These easy antipasto skewers with fresh mozzarella, salami, olives, and marinated artichokes are the ultimate no-cook party appetizer. Ready in 15 minutes and always the first thing to disappear.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 24 skewers

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls ciliegine size
• 6 oz salami or pepperoni sliced and folded
• 1 cup green olives pitted
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts drained and halved
• 1 cup roasted red peppers cut into chunks
• 24 cocktail skewers or toothpicks
• 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning for finishing

Method

 

1. Drain and pat dry mozzarella balls and artichoke hearts. Cut roasted red peppers into bite-sized chunks.
2. Fold salami or pepperoni slices in half or quarters so they thread easily onto skewers.
3. Thread each skewer with one piece of each: mozzarella, folded salami, olive, artichoke heart, and roasted red pepper.
4. Arrange on a serving platter or board.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning just before serving.

Notes

Make these up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate covered. Drizzle with good olive oil and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning right before serving.

What to Put on Antipasto Skewers

You really cannot go wrong here, but my go-to lineup is fresh ciliegine mozzarella balls (the little cherry-sized ones), folded salami, green olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers. The combination of salty, creamy, tangy, and sweet is just perfect. For a fun upgrade, try adding sun-dried tomatoes or little cubes of sharp provolone. I like to use these cute cocktail skewers that are a little longer and sturdier than regular toothpicks, they hold everything together so much better and they look really polished on the platter.

How to Serve Antipasto Skewers

I like to lay them out on a big wooden charcuterie board and tuck in some fresh basil leaves and a little bowl of extra olives around them. A drizzle of good quality olive oil and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning right before serving takes them from great to genuinely impressive. You can assemble these up to 4 hours ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, which makes party prep so much easier. Just drizzle and season at the last minute so everything looks fresh.

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Make These Your Own

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how flexible it is. Going for a more Mediterranean vibe? Add kalamata olives and cucumber. Keeping it low-carb? Skip the cured meats and add more veggies. Hosting a crowd? Double or triple the batch in minutes. These skewers are genuinely one of the most useful recipes in my entertaining arsenal and I think once you make them once, they will be in yours too. Enjoy! xo, Pam