Antipasto Skewers with Herb Vinaigrette

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Recipe: Antipasto Skewers with Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For the Herb Vinaigrette:

2/3 cup olive oil

3 Tb. red wine vinegar

2 Tb. balsamic vinegar

1 Tb. honey

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tb. fresh chopped rosemary

1 Tb. fresh chopped thyme

1 Tb. fresh chopped parsley

1 tsp. dried oregano

For the Caprese Skewer Recipe:

8 oz. container small fresh mozzarella balls

8 oz. hard (or dry) salami, up into bite-size chunks

1 can small artichoke hearts, halved

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes

1 cup pitted olives, any variety

1 cup fresh basil leaves

1 package 4-6 inch skewers

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk to together all the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Set aside.

Slide 3 or 4 antipasto platter items on each skewer. They don’t all have to be the same.

If making a day or two ahead, leave the basil leaves off and pour the vinaigrette over the skewers to marinate.

If making the day of the party, place the basil leaves on the skewers. And serve the vinaigrette on the side.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)Cooking time:

Number of servings (yield): 12, approximately 45 – 4″ skewers

Recipe provided by A Spicy Perspective