Antipasto Appetizer

July 16, 2011

Summer is in full swing here and that means at the drop of a hat I will be whipping up some things to take with us with no advance notice, this Antipasto Appetizer is just perfect for times like that.

Antipasto (Antipasti-plural) means before the meal.

Perfect.

I just love snacking before the meal.

This is quick and easy to assemble, I used mini aluminum foil cupcake liners for these, I’ve also used small plastic cups, the type you get a to-go dressing in.

What you’ll need to make this quick and easy Antipasto Appetizer:

Grape tomatoes

cucumber (peeled and cut into small pieces

fresh mini mozzarella balls

Pepper Salame-cut in quarters ( I use Columbus Salame just like I did in the pressed sandwich)

Arugula or basil (I used Arugula on these)

Balsamic Creme-a drop or two ( I like Earthy Delights and I used it on this goat cheese pizza too)

Aluminum  or plastic cups and tooth picks.

(Sticking the tooth picks in the tomatoes made it easy to grab as the tomatoes are firm and the tooth pick holds up in them.

You could add olives, pepperoncini, if you prefer provolone cheese that would make a nice alternative also.

A great cold appetizer on a hot day that takes minutes to prepare.

 

 

 

 

I’ve made appetizers kabobs that are skewered onto sticks, but have found they are sometimes harder to eat, although they look great. This is a great alternative and certainly easier to assemble. The addition of pasta is nice also.

Hope you are having a fun summer!

 

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  1. 1
    Katy says:
    July 16, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Diane, I want to eat that entire tray. No kidding!

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    Leanne says:
    July 16, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    Oh, I LOVE these! I never thought of putting them in a handy little aluminum muffin cup . . . . BRILLIANT, I tell you . . . JUST BRILLIANT! These are going to be a definite in my summer gatherings going forward! Thanks so much for the great idea!

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    sweetsugarbelle says:
    July 17, 2011 at 12:24 am

    These look so good. I love this kind of food. The skewers are beautiful!

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    Raina says:
    July 17, 2011 at 5:50 am

    This is a fantastic idea! What a great presentation and it looks delicious:)

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    Cookin' Canuck says:
    July 17, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    This is such a cute idea, Diane! I love little bites that include a mixture of flavors.

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    marla says:
    July 18, 2011 at 6:11 am

    I also love little appetizer bites. Great presentation Diane :)

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    Kelly says:
    July 18, 2011 at 7:20 am

    These look fantastic!! Perfect appetizers for any occasion, love it! Great blog you have here and so glad to be your newest follower! :)

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    haniela says:
    July 18, 2011 at 10:58 am

    These look so yummy, i love using toothpicks or other skewers like these for food, it looks refreshing and you had me with tomato and mozzarella balls. Delicious!

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    Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says:
    July 18, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    What a nice idea, perfect for a party or a picnic. I like how easy they are to make too.

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  10. 13
    Dwiana says:
    July 19, 2011 at 6:16 am

    Very delish appetizer, you just give me an idea what to do to serve my guests at the party:)

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  11. 14
    Lisa says:
    July 19, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Yummy, yummy, yummy!!!

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    cooking varieties-wan maznah says:
    July 19, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    hi diane, blogwalk from bloggers. com
    wow ! the apppetizers looks so catchy and delicious- fresh and crisp
    great idea to do kabab style
    i am also on foodie, have a nice day

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