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    Home / Recipes / Appetizers / Italian Antipasti Skewers

    Italian Antipasti Skewers

    November 22, 2019 by Keto Cooking Christian 8 Comments

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    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!

    Italian antipasti skewers on white platter plates in background
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    • What's in Antipasti Skewers
    • How to Make Italian Antipasti Skewers
    • Tips for Making Antipasti Skewers
    • More Keto and Low Carb Appetizers
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    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.

    closeup of antipasti skewers with balsamic drizzle over the top

    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"!  

    closeup overhead view of antipasti skewers

    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.  

    What's in Antipasti Skewers

    • Mini mozzarella balls (Bocconcini)
    • Genoa salami
    • Fresh basil leaves
    • Black olives
    • Green olives
    • Grape or cherry tomatoes
    • Roasted red peppers
    • Optional: Balsamic vinegar reduction

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Italian Antipasti Skewers

    If you are planning to use a balsamic vinegar reduction, you can start by adding about ½ 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.

    ingredients for antipasti skewers in little glass bowls

    Take a skewer and thread through a tomato, basil leaf, mozzarella ball, a piece of salami folded in half, then in thirds, black olive, roasted red pepper, another mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, another piece of salami and finish with a green olive.

    closeup of ingredients for antipasti skewers in little glass bowls

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

    Italian antipasti skewers on white platter

    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.

    overhead view of Italian antipasti skewers on white platter with balsamic drizzle

    Tips for Making Antipasti Skewers

    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!

    closeup of antipasti skewers with balsamic drizzle over the top

    More Keto and Low Carb Appetizers

    • Keto Fried Shrimp
    • Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
    • Keto Fried Green Tomatoes
    • Buffalo Deviled Eggs
    • Bang Bang Salmon Cakes
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    • Baked Italian Meatballs
    • Chicken Marsala
    • Italian Breadsticks
    • Creamy Tuscan Chicken
    • Italian Beef Braciole
    • Chicken Parmesan
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    Italian Antipasti Skewers

    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!
    5 from 2 votes
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 10
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    PREP 10 minutes mins
    TOTAL 10 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 20 mini mozzarella balls, Bocconcini
    • 20 slices genoa salami
    • 20 fresh basil leaves
    • 10 large black olives
    • 10 large green olives
    • 10 grape or cherry tomatoes
    • 10 pieces of roasted red peppers
    • Optional: balsamic vinegar reduction

    Instructions
     

    • If you are planning to use a balsamic vinegar reduction, you can start by adding about ½ 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, mozzarella ball, a piece of salami folded in half, then in thirds, black olive, roasted red pepper, another mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, another piece of salami and finish with a green olive.
    • 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.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Italian
    Calories 108kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Italian Antipasti Skewers
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    2
    g
    1
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Michelle

      July 27, 2023 at 6:00 pm

      can you make these the night before?

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        July 28, 2023 at 11:31 am

        Sure you can! I would just wait to drizzle the balsamic reduction, until you're ready to serve them.

        Reply
    2. Kris

      March 26, 2023 at 7:42 pm

      I’m looking forward to making these! What length skewers do you use?

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 27, 2023 at 11:15 am

        I use the normal BBQ-size skewers, but you can use the small appetizer size and just make them smaller if you prefer.

        Reply
    3. L Webb

      December 21, 2019 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      This just spells old school Italian! I love the colors of these skewers. The roasted red pepper gives them a delightful, unexpected boost of flavor. I served them during a Christmas social and they were gone within an hour.

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 21, 2019 at 10:18 am

        They are the colors of my family for sure, I just love them! Glad your guests enjoyed 🙂

        Reply
    4. LeslieStorin

      November 25, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      Happy Blessed Thanksgiving

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 26, 2019 at 7:08 am

        Thanks so much, you too!

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