Italian Antipasto Kabobs will make your lunch! They are so easy and quick to assemble, and will knock your ordinary sandwich recipe out of the park! I love lunchbox kabob recipes as an option for a midday meal and they are so simple!
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These Italian Antipasto Kabobs are full of all the flavors that you love in an Italian sub or Italian antipasto salad but on a convenient skewer. Plus you get a wonderful homemade Italian Dressing that your guests will love. Antipasto have been around since medieval times, find out more here.
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What We Love About This Easy Antipasto Skewers Recipe
Kebobs are seriously one of the easiest meals you will ever make and they are perfect for lunches. These kebobs use simple ingredients like salami, ham, fresh mozzarella, basil, and roasted red peppers! Plus they are made even more out of this world when paired with a wonderful homemade Italian salad dressing of olive oil, mayo, basil, and oregano. I am telling you this sauce is irresistible!
- Assemble Quickly: Takes no time to make these. Perfect for potlucks or parties.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or the fridge.
- Family Friendly: They are fun, delicious and so easy.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, dairy free, etc…
- Makes Great Leftovers: Make salads out of the leftovers.
Ingredient Notes
- Salami: Unslice deli salami.
- Ham: Any variety or type of deli ham you like, including a low fat or low sodium variety.
- Cheese: 8 small fresh mozzarella balls.
- Roasted Red Peppers: They add color a hint of sweetness and are amazing.
- Basil: Fresh basil leaves.
Creamy Italian Dipping Sauce
- Mayonnaise: You can use a low fat, fat free or even an avocado variety.
- Olive Oil: A good quality oil.
- Oregano: Dried oregano.
- Dried Basil: Adds wonderful flavor to the dipping sauce.
- House Seasoning Blend: Click the link to make.
Equipment Needed
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons
- Skewers
How to Make Italian Antipasto Kabobs
These are the basic steps for making charcuterie skewers. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREP
First, cut all the meats into cubes. Then do the same with the roasted red peppers..
STEP 2: ASSEMBLE
Next, assemble kabob by layering 1 chunk of ham, 1 piece of roasted red pepper, 1 basil leaf, 1 mozzarella ball, 1 chunk of salami, 1 basil leaf and 1 mozzarella ball. Finally, repeat for each remaining kabob.
STEP 3: DIPPING SAUCE
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Prep and Storage Tips for Antipasto Skewer Recipe
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
It is really to make for a day or two in advance and keep in the fridge in an airtight container.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in the refrigerator for up to three days on the wooden skewers on a dish wrap well with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
Frequently Asked Questions about Antipasto Skewer Recipe
Try using low fat or fat free meats and cheeses, also try using low sodium versions of these products.
Of course, you can make these Italian Antipasto Kabobs with cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts or even olives, such as kalamata olives, black olives or green olives.
Indeed, make a large amount for a party or a few for date night.
Make an easy antipasto salad and drizzle with the dipping sauce.
Expert Tips for Making This Easy Appetizer Recipes
- Add Different Meat: Try pepperoni or even prosciutto.
- Pasta: Cook cheese tortellini following the package directions, drain and add to the skewers.
- Alternate ingredient: Try different cheese such as provolone or parmesan.
- Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle with fresh parsley, cilantro or other herbs all over your platter.
- Dietary consideration tip: Low fat, fat free or low sodium meats and cheeses can be great in these cold skewer appetizers.
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Ingredients
Italian Kabobs
- ¼ pound deli salami, unsliced
- ¼ pound deli ham, unslided
- 8 small mozzarella balls
- 1 roasted red pepper
- 8 basil leaves
- 4 skewers
Creamy Italian Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon House Seasoning Blend
Instructions
Kabobs
- Cut salami into four 1 inch chunks.
- Cut ham into four 1 inch chunks.
- Cut roasted red pepper into four 1 inch chunks.
- Assemble kabob by layering 1 chunk of ham, 1 piece of roasted red pepper, 1 basil leaf, 1 mozzarella ball, 1 chunk of salami, 1 basil leaf and 1 mozzarella ball.
- Repeat for each remaining kabob.
Dipping Sauce
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Different Meat: Try pepperoni or even prosciutto.
- Pasta: Cook cheese tortellini following the package directions, drain and add to the skewers.
- Alternate ingredient: Try different cheese such as provolone or parmesan.
- Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle with fresh parsley, cilantro or other herbs all over your platter.
- Dietary consideration tip: Low fat, fat free or low sodium meats and cheeses can be great in these cold skewer appetizers.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
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Had these yesterday for our family picnic and they were so fun to make and eat. So quick and easy. Definitely making these Italian Antipasto kabobs again!
These were the perfect appetizer for the party I made at the weekend. Everybody loved it.
Excellent idea! They are definitely great for lunch, but we made a batch to add to a charcuterie board for movie night. They were a hit!
These are so cute and clever! I’ll be making a whole bunch for next week’s lunches. Thank you for the recipe!
I was in a serious lunchtime rut and sick of making sandwiches every day. These kabobs are perfect for mixing it up. My kids love taking them in their school lunches too!
I love antipasto platters and this is like eating that for lunch – I love this recipe! Will make it over and over again.
It definitely is just like antipasto!
I love an antipasto platter and this is just like that but in a skewer! Love this recipe ????
Kids would love these kabobs! Everything is delicious on a stick!