Name: Quick & Easy Antipasto Bites Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 grape tomatoes; 12 Kalamata olives; 12 green olives; 6 slices prosciutto, halved; 6 slices salami, folded; 12 pieces fresh mozzarella, 1 inch cubes (or mozzarella balls); 12 fresh basil leaves; 6 marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved; 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Description

Quick & Easy Antipasto Bites are perfect for a light appetizer or party snack. These flavorful skewers combine fresh grape tomatoes, tangy olives, savory prosciutto and salami, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and marinated artichoke hearts, all drizzled with a simple balsamic and olive oil dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, they offer a delightful Mediterranean taste with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Antipasto Ingredients

12 grape tomatoes
12 Kalamata olives
12 green olives
6 slices prosciutto, halved
6 slices salami, folded
12 pieces fresh mozzarella, 1 inch cubes (or mozzarella balls)
12 fresh basil leaves
6 marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved

Dressing

1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Fold each slice of salami into quarters. Cut the mozzarella into 1-inch cubes if not using pre-formed mozzarella balls. Halve the artichoke hearts, ensuring pieces are not too small for skewering.
Assemble Skewers: Thread one piece of each ingredient onto wooden skewers in any order or combination you prefer, layering grape tomatoes, olives, prosciutto, salami, mozzarella, basil leaves, and artichoke hearts.
Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, dried basil, and kosher salt until combined.
Finish and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the assembled antipasto bites just before serving. Enjoy these fresh, flavorful appetizers immediately.

Notes

You can substitute fresh mozzarella balls with cubed mozzarella if desired.
Use balsamic vinegar if balsamic glaze is unavailable, though glaze adds a thicker, sweeter finish.
These antipasto bites are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving.
Feel free to customize the ingredients based on preferences or availability, such as adding pepperoncini or different olives.
Wooden skewers can be soaked in water for 15 minutes beforehand to prevent burning if grilling.