Christmas Antipasto Wreath Appetizer (Italian Antipasti)
Antipasto Wreath is a gorgeous appetizer for the holidays! Build this antipasto recipe with the tastiest Italian meats, veggies, and cheese!
Ingredients
- 5 cups pitted black olives (50 olives)
- 50 fresh basil leaves
- 2 pints grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- 50 mozzarella balls See Notes
- 5 cups pitted green olives (50 olives)
- Italian hard salami
- Pepperoncini
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Start by setting up an assembly line with all of the ingredients and the cocktail skewers.
- Thread each cocktail skewer with the following: one black olive, basil leaf, tomato, salami slice, mozzarella ball, and one green olive. As you thread the ingredients onto the cocktail skewers, push them down to make room for the next ingredient.
- Repeat making skewers until all ingredients are threaded onto skewers.
- To Form the Antipasto Wreath
- On a large round platter or wooden board, arrange previously assembled antipasto skewers in a circular pattern.
- Garnish the outer rim of the wreath with additional tomatoes, pepperoncini, fresh dill, and fresh rosemary.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This platter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator overnight to save time on the day of your party!
Mozzarella balls are a great substitute for cubes of mozzarella. If you have leftovers, disassemble the wreath and place the individual skewers in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Mozzarella balls are a great substitute for cubes of mozzarella. If you have leftovers, disassemble the wreath and place the individual skewers in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 352cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1381mg | Sugar: 2g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 1mg