Summertime and the livin’ is easy.

I’ve lost interest in charcuterie boards - but not for what’s on them. You can use about any favorite ingredient on these skewers. They’re always a crowd pleaser!

Antipasti Skewers

Serves 6-8 as an appetizer

1 9-ounce package fresh cheese tortellini

Italian dressing, to taste

1 8-ounce container Ciliegine (cherry sized fresh mozzarella)

1 bunch fresh basil

1 6-ounce sopressata salami, sliced into bite-sized pieces

1 pint cherry tomatoes 

Mixed pitted olives

Wooden skewers

Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
Drain and return to pan.

Dress with Italian dressing while still hot. Cool slightly and then refrigerate until ready assemble.

Drain the mozzarella and toss with Italian dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

Skewer the tortellini, mozzarella, basil, sopressata, cherry tomatoes and olives, alternating the ingredients. 

Refrigerate, loosely covered, until ready to serve.

To serve: Place skewers on a platter and garnish with fresh basil.

(Tip: Toss any unused ingredients into a green salad)