Serve these festive colorful Italian antipasti skewers at your next party and your guests will devour them! They make a great Low Carb snack and can even be made ahead of time!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Antipasti Skewers Recipe

• Savory Italian cold cuts
• Sweet juicy tomatoes, roasted peppers and fresh basil
• Marinated artichoke hearts and mozzarella balls
• Served on skewers and topped with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
• Quick and easy to put together, perfect for last minute parties

One of my favorite things to snack on are Italian cold cuts, cheeses, olives and all things you’d typically find on an antipasti platter.  They make the perfect Keto snack because they’re all pretty Low Carb and you can include a great variety.

It’s also perfect when you are entertaining a mixed group of people who are following a Low Carb diet, as well as those who aren’t.  No one would ever look at this appetizer and think, of that’s just “diet food”!  

These antipasti skewers have beautiful colors, which make them very festive, perfect for a Christmas dinner party!  You can change things up, depending on what you like or happen to have on hand.  

🛒 Ingredients for Antipasti Skewers

• Marinated Mozzarella Balls: Creamy, mild cheese that balances the savory meats and bright vegetables.
• Grape or cherry tomatoes: Sweet and juicy bursts of freshness that keep each bite light.
• Fresh basil leaves: Soft herbal flavor that gives these skewers their classic Italian taste.
• Genoa salami: Rich and savory slices that add depth and satisfying texture.
• Large black olives: Briny flavor that pairs beautifully with cheese and cured meats.
• Roasted red peppers: Tender and slightly sweet with a gentle smoky note.
• Prosciutto: Delicate cured ham that adds a smooth, salty finish.
• Marinated artichoke hearts: Tangy and tender pieces that bring extra Mediterranean flavor.
• Balsamic Reduction, optional: A glossy drizzle that adds subtle sweetness and makes the platter look finished.

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Skewers
• Serving platter

🔪 How to Make Italian Antipasti Skewers

If you are planning to use a balsamic vinegar reduction, you can start by adding about 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat.  

Boil the vinegar until it’s reduced to a thick glaze, while you assemble the skewers.

Take a skewer and thread through a tomato, basil leaf, a piece of salami folded like a fan, artichoke heart, black olive, roasted red pepper, folded piece of prosciutto, mozzarella ball, another basil leaf and finish with another tomato.

Repeat the process for the remaining 9 skewers, then set them on a platter and serve.

Optional: drizzle the balsamic vinegar reduction over the top and serve.  Alternatively, you could drizzle with homemade pesto or plain extra virgin olive oil instead.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store assembled skewers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep balsamic glaze separate until ready to serve for the freshest look.

💡 Tips for Making Antipasti Skewers

• Pat the mozzarella balls and artichokes dry before assembling so the skewers stay neat and easy to handle.
• Chill the finished skewers for about 20 minutes before serving to help the flavors settle together.
• Keep basil leaves whole and add them just before serving so they stay bright and fresh.
• Serve extra balsamic glaze or olive oil on the side so guests can add more if they like.
• If transporting to a party, place the skewers in a shallow container lined with paper towels to prevent sliding.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

What I really love about these skewers is how versatile they really are!  If you have some of the ingredients, you can easily sub them out.  For example, if you have pepperoni instead of salami, use it!  If you don’t have mozzarella, but instead have provolone, use it!

You can also mix things up by adding other Keto friendly foods that are typically on an antipasti platter like marinated mushrooms, artichoke hearts, prosciutto, sopressata, pepperoni, pepperoncini, etc.

Is Italian Antipasti Keto friendly?

Absolutely!  The Italian cold cuts and veg that I mentioned above are all Keto friendly and Low Carb.  In fact, these all make great healthy snacks too.  One of my favorite things to eat, when I don’t feel like cooking, is a snack plate filled with foods just like these!

What Size Skewers Work Best?

Six inch appetizer skewers are easy to handle and fit nicely on serving platters.

How Many Skewers Should I Plan Per Person?

If you’re serving these with other appetizer, one or two per person should be plenty.

Can I make these Dairy Free?

Sure. Simply leave out the mozzarella or replace it with dairy free cheese alternatives.

🍽️ More Keto Italian Recipes

• Baked Italian Meatballs
• Chicken Marsala
• Italian Breadsticks
• Creamy Tuscan Chicken
• Italian Beef Braciole
• Chicken Parmesan

*Originally published on November 22, 2019, updated on March 10, 2026 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.