Best Italian Salad On A Stick Recipes

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PASTA SALAD ON A STICK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield about 12 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 9-ounce package cheese tortellini
1 pint cherry tomatoes
4 ounces sliced salami
One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained well, patted dry and cut in half
1/4 cup prepared Italian dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, draining them 1 to 2 minutes before indicated on the package to keep them very al dente. Cool to room temperature before assembling.
  • To assemble, start with a cherry tomato to hold everything securely on the skewer. Then add a tortellini, a slice of salami folded in quarters, another tortellini, an artichoke half, tomato, tortellini, salami slice and finally, another tortellini. Repeat with the remaining skewer ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and mayonnaise. Arrange the skewers on a platter, drizzle with the dressing and serve.

ANTIPASTO KABOBS



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My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. -Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, olives and salad dressing. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Drain mixture, discarding marinade. For each appetizer, thread a stuffed olive, a folded pepperoni slice, a tortellini, a folded salami piece and a ripe olive on a toothpick or short skewer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CAPRESE ON A STICK



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This is a great, easy finger appetizer. I came up with it because I love Caprese but it was difficult to serve at large parties. Putting the same ingredients on a toothpick yielded great results.

Provided by ALZ

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (.6 ounce) package fresh basil leaves
1 (16 ounce) package small fresh mozzarella balls
toothpicks
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Thread a tomato half, a small piece of basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball onto toothpicks until all ingredients are used. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomato, cheese and basil, leaving the end of the toothpick clean. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 84.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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