Description
A zesty, colorful, and crowd-pleasing bite! These antipasto tortellini skewers are packed with Italian flavors and finished with a refreshing lemon vinaigrette—perfect for parties, picnics, or light lunches.
Ingredients
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1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
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12 slices salami or prosciutto, folded
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12 cherry tomatoes
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12 mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
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12 pitted olives (green or black)
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1/4 cup basil leaves
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Lemon Dressing:
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Juice of 1 lemon
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions
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Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
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Make dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Assemble skewers: Alternate tortellini, salami, tomato, mozzarella, olive, and basil on small skewers.
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Drizzle with lemon dressing just before serving.
Notes
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Chill skewers for 30 minutes for best flavor.
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You can substitute ingredients based on preference (e.g., pepperoni, roasted red pepper, or artichoke hearts).
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Great for meal prep—store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes |
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for tortellini)
Nutrition
- Calories: 130kal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g