Description
This festive Christmas Antipasto Wreath is a beautiful, no-cook appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring a colorful assortment of olives, peppered salami, prosciutto, marinated mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and pepperoncini, all threaded onto toothpicks, it combines savory and fresh flavors in a visually appealing presentation. Ready in just 20 minutes, it can be served immediately or chilled briefly, making it an easy yet elegant starter for your celebration.
Ingredients
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Antipasto Skewers
- 24 green pitted olives
- 12 slices peppered salami
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 24 marinated mozzarella balls
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 24 slices fresh basil
- 12 pepperoncini, stem removed and sliced in half
- Toothpicks (long)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients listed and ensure the olives are pitted, salami and prosciutto slices are ready to use, and mozzarella balls are marinated. Slice the pepperoncini in half lengthwise and remove stems, ready for threading.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the ingredients onto long toothpicks in a varied sequence — starting with an olive, then a fold of salami, a slice of prosciutto, a mozzarella ball, a cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and finishing with half a pepperoncini. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used up, creating 24 festive skewers.
- Serve or Store: Arrange the finished skewers on a serving tray resembling a wreath shape. Drizzle with homemade or store-bought balsamic glaze or extra oil left from the marinated mozzarella, if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use long toothpicks or small skewers to easily hold all the ingredients together.
- Marinated mozzarella adds extra flavor—choose your favorite variety for customization.
- This recipe is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours prior to serving.
- To make it visually festive, arrange the skewers in a circular wreath shape on the platter.
- Optionally drizzle with balsamic glaze or infused olive oil for extra taste and presentation.
