These party-perfect quick & easy antipasto skewers make a great addition to any dinner spread or game day gathering! These can be made ahead and arranged on a platter, cover and store in the fridge until ready for service. Every time I make them someone raves about the presentation and taste – serve a long side crackers or warm bread to add some warmth!
I load my skewers up with thin salami, marinated olives, different kinds of cheeses, fresh herbs, and extras like artichokes or roasted red peppers. This creates a good mix of flavors, textures, and colors! Serve with some fresh basil pesto for dipping to add even more flavor.
You might also like these spinach & artichoke dip sliders or my spicy brie crostini. Find all of my fun and easy appetizers recipes here!
What Makes These Special
- Stress-free – get creative with additions and ingredients! Simply chop, assemble and serve!
- Customizable – Mix and match your favorite meats, cheeses, and veggies. Use what you have in the fridge and use up those half empty jars!
- Perfect for Entertaining – Easy to prep ahead and always a hit at parties, a platter of skewers can keep guests snacking while you finish up any other items!
- Big flavors – Every skewer can be made the same of different for a mix of flavors.
- Elegant Yet Effortless – they look fancy, but these couldn’t be simpler to make – wooden or metal skewers can be found online or in many different supermarkets.
Charcuterie Skewer Variations
Meat’s
- Salami
- Prosciutto
- Sliced Pepperoni
- Capicola
Cheese’s
- Aged Parmesan
- Mozzarella Pearls
- Gouda
- Sharp Cheddar
Extra’s
- Marinated Olives
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Banana Peppers
- Mini Pickles
- Cheese Tortellini
Key Ingredients
As seen above, these skewers can be customized in many different ways but below are the base ingredients I use.
- Meats: I use thinly sliced salami, but any of the ideas from above will work such as pepperoni or capicola.
- Cheeses: marinated mozzarella balls, cubed cheddar, Colby jack, or the cheese listed above all work.
- Skewers: wooden or metal skewers such as these small skewers will work!
- Herbs: fresh basil leave are great for layering in between other ingredients, fresh thyme and oregano can also add a pop of color and flavor to the platter.
- Extras: marinated olives, pickled veggies, tortellini, fresh veggies, or peppers can also be skewered.
How To Make The Skewers
Let’s talk a little about how to make the Quick & Easy Antipasto Skewers (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Quick overview:
- Chop, dice, and prep ingredients.
- Skewer in desired designs, enjoy!
Quick & Easy Antipasto Skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 8 oz. Pepper jack, cubed
- 8 oz. Marinated mozzarella balls
- 8 oz. Salami, thinly sliced
- 12 oz. Cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz. Assorted olives
- 8 oz. Marinated artichoke hearts, cut into chunks
- 4 oz. Pepperoncini peppers
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Assemble the skewers as desired, layering the cheeses, meats, veggies, olives, and more. Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy!8 oz. Sharp cheddar cheese, 8 oz. Pepper jack, 8 oz. Marinated mozzarella balls, 8 oz. Salami, 12 oz. Cherry tomatoes , 8 oz. Assorted olives , 8 oz. Marinated artichoke hearts, 4 oz. Pepperoncini peppers , Fresh basil
Nutrition
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Tools I Recommend
- Wooden Skewers: I love these smaller wood skewers, they have a rustic look and are easily disposable.
- Metal Skewers: If you don’t prefer wood or want a reusable option, I love the small metal skewers as well!
- Ceramic Platter: perfect for serving the skewers family style, this plater is a good dishwasher safe option.
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Recipe FAQs
You can assemble them up to 24 hours in advance. Just cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving. If serving with bread or crackers, leave those at room temperature.
No! Since these aren’t grilled, there’s no need to soak them since they wont burn.
3-6 inch skewers or cocktail picks work best for individual servings.
Mozzarella, provolone, fontina, aged parmesan, or marinated cheese cubes all work beautifully.
Yes! Leave out the meats and load up on marinated veggies, cheeses, and olives for a delicious vegetarian version.
