Antipasto and Cheddar-Pickle Skewers

Try these irresistible antipasto cheddar pickle skewers – a flavorful combination of Italian pickled vegetables, olives, mozzarella, and prosciutto.

Perfect for a cocktail party or just hangin’ out in front of the TV.  These little bites are a nice pre-dinner snack or if you eat enough of them, they will be dinner.

What’s great is that all these ingredients keep wonderfully in the fridge, meaning you have something available for the impromptu party that might start up at your house.  The marriage of flavors work well and create their own fun flavors when eaten in one big bite.

I have to say, our fave was the pickle-cheddar-onion combo.  It sounds so simple but was surprisingly delish.

Antipasto and Cheddar & Pickle Skewers

Antipasto Skewers

Giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables)
Pimento stuffed green olives
Bocconcini (bite-size fresh mozzarella balls)
Prosciutto (thinly sliced)

Thread 1 piece giardiniera, one olive, one bocconcini and one small slice of prosciutto onto a skewer. Repeat many times.

Cheddar & Pickle Skewers

Midget sweet pickles (or cornichons if you like that better)
White cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
Cocktail onions

Thread one pickle, one cube of cheese and one cocktail onion onto a skewer. Repeat many times.

One requirement for this dish is cute skewers.

Antipasto has always been the pre-party to the main course, and there are so many creative ways to enjoy it. Make sure to give my antipasto pasta salad, my antipasto squares and if it’s holiday time, this Christmas antipasto wreath is the perfect appetizer.