Description
A visually stunning and delicious appetizer, the Antipasto Wreath combines a variety of fresh mozzarella, cured meats, olives, cherry tomatoes, and artichoke hearts artfully arranged on skewers to create a festive wreath perfect for any gathering or celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
Meats
- 6 oz spicy Genoa salami
- 6 oz prosciutto salami
Vegetables & Olives
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 14 oz artichoke hearts
- 8 oz green olives (Pitted Italian Castelvetrano olives – 1 jar)
- 8 oz pitted Kalamata olives (1 jar)
- 8 oz pepperoncini (8-16 oz)
- Basil leaves (as needed)
- Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the skewers: Gather 4-inch skewers and start assembling by mixing and matching ingredients. Thread one mozzarella ball, one basil leaf, one olive, a piece of your choice of vegetable (such as cherry tomato or artichoke heart), and one slice of either spicy Genoa salami or prosciutto salami onto each skewer to create a harmonious flavor balance.
- Arrange the wreath: Lay a large circular serving platter or cutting board on a flat surface. Arrange and layer the completed skewers closely around the platter in a circular wreath shape, ensuring the skewers are visually appealing and balanced.
- Garnish: Tuck rosemary sprigs carefully around and between the skewers on the wreath to add a festive and aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Nutrition facts will vary depending on the exact proportions and ingredients used on each skewer.
- Feel free to customize the skewers by adding stuffed olives, tortellini, stuffed peppers, marinated mushrooms, or pickled vegetables.
- To vary the taste, use different cured meats such as pancetta, Coppa, soppressata, dry cured salami, prosciutto, or pepperoni.
- You can also include cubed Parmesan cheese on some skewers for a cheese variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
