Antipasto Tortellini Bites

Fresh Antipasto Tortellini Bites make the perfect hearty party snack.  Serve at a baby shower, game day, with good friends and a bottle of your favorite wine! 😉 Who says Antipasto has to be in the form on a salad!  Grab your skewers and make these fantastic Antipasto Tortellini Bites.

INGREDIENTS

  • 9 oz. fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp., divided
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 8 oz. mozzarella balls (such as Ciliegine)
  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 4 oz. sliced salami
  • 1/4 lb. roasted red peppers, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 14 oz. artichoke hearts, drained and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 lb. green olives

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot of boiling water, add 1 tbsp. olive oil. Next, cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
  2. Season cooked tortellini with salt and pepper. Add balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup olive oil and mix to combine. Set aside.
  3. Marinate mozzarella: In a small bowl, add mozzarella balls, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix to combine and set aside.
  4. Assemble skewers by layering one piece each mozzarella, salami, roasted red pepper, tortellini, basil, artichoke heart, and green olives.
  5. TOTAL TIME:
    PREP:
    COOK:
    LEVEL: EASY
    YIELD: 20 SKEWERS  by Rian Handler