Mini Tortellini Kabobs
Simple Mini Tortellini Kabobs are a great antipasto appetizer when you’re just snacking at home with the family or having friends over. They are a guaranteed crowd pleaser at your next get together - everyone loves them!
Servings: 50 mini kabobs
Ingredients
Italian Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of cracked red pepper flakes
- pinch of black pepper
For the Kabobs
- 8 ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 ounces provolone cheese (6 thin slices), cut into small squares
- 50 thin slices salami
- 25 pimiento-stuffed green olives (or black olives)
- 25 small cherry tomatoes
- small cocktail skewers
Instructions
- To make the dressing, put all of the ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake vigorously until well blended and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
- Cook 8 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a plastic ziploc bag, combine the cooked tortellini and salad dressing; seal bag and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (ideally overnight.)
- After marinating, drain tortellini and discard the marinade.
- On each skewer, thread pasta, salami (folded in half, and then in half again), and 1-2 slices of cheese, followed by an olive or cherry tomato.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
The dressing can be made ahead of time; store in a sealed container in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature and shake well before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg