Description
This vibrant Antipasto Wreath is a delightful and visually stunning appetizer, perfect for gatherings and parties. Featuring a colorful assortment of Italian-inspired ingredients like mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, spicy Genoa and prosciutto salami, artichoke hearts, assorted olives, pepperoncini, and fresh basil, all artfully skewered and arranged in a beautiful wreath shape, garnished with rosemary sprigs. It offers a variety of flavors and textures that bring a festive touch to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses and Dairy
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
Vegetables and Herbs
- Basil leaves (quantity as needed)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 14 oz artichoke hearts
- 8 oz pepperoncini
- Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Meats
- 6 oz spicy Genoa salami
- 6 oz prosciutto salami
Olives
- 8 oz green olives (Pitted Italian Castelvetrano olives)
- 8 oz pitted Kalamata olives
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: Gather all your ingredients and 4-inch skewers. Prepare each ingredient so it’s easy to skewer – mozzarella balls drained, basil leaves fresh, olives pitted, and meats sliced appropriately.
- Assemble Skewers: Mix and match to create each skewer by threading one mozzarella pearl, one fresh basil leaf, one olive, a choice of one vegetable (like a cherry tomato or artichoke heart), and one piece of either spicy Genoa or prosciutto salami. Repeat to create roughly 35 skewers depending on serving size.
- Arrange the Wreath: On a large circular serving platter or cutting board, carefully arrange the finished skewers standing or lying in a circle to shape a wreath. Layer or stagger them so that colors and textures are evenly dispersed.
- Garnish: Tuck in fresh rosemary sprigs into the wreath for added aroma and a festive green accent. Adjust skewers if needed to create an even, full appearance.
- Serve: Present immediately and enjoy as a no-cook, ready-to-eat antipasto centerpiece that’s perfect for entertaining.
Notes
- Nutrition will vary depending on the selection and quantity of items on each skewer.
- Feel free to personalize your skewers with stuffed olives, tortellini, stuffed peppers, marinated mushrooms, or pickled vegetables for added variety.
- You can swap or add different cured meats like pancetta, Coppa, soppressata, or pepperoni to suit your taste preferences.
- Using cubed parmesan adds a lovely cheese variation to your skewers.
- This dish requires no cooking, making it fast and easy to assemble.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
