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Antipasto Kabobs

Delicious and colorful kabobs featuring cheese tortellini, olives, pepperoni, and salami, perfect for parties and gatherings.

  • Total Time: 225 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 40 pimiento stuffed olives
  • 40 large pitted ripe olives
  • 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 40 thin slices pepperoni
  • 20 thin slices hard salami, halved

Instructions

  1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions, then drain using a colander.
  2. Rinse the tortellini in cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, pimiento stuffed olives, ripe olives, and Italian dressing; toss gently to coat.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. After chilling, drain the mixture again, discarding the marinade.
  6. Take a toothpick or skewer and thread a pimiento stuffed olive, folded pepperoni, tortellini, folded salami, and a ripe olive to complete the kabob.
  7. Repeat until all ingredients are used.

Notes

Best served chilled or at room temperature. Serve with extra Italian dressing or marinara sauce for dipping.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Assembling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian (if meat is omitted)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 kabob
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: antipasto, kabobs, appetizers, Italian, party food