Tortellini Caprese Skewers

Looking for the easiest Christmas appetizer ever? These Tortellini Caprese skewers are fresh, Christmassy, delicious, and require zero cooking time (other than boiling the tortellini), making them a stress-free option for any occasion. With vibrant colors and an incredible dressing, these skewers are as beautiful as they are tasty!

Course Holiday

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 64kcal

Equipment

bamboo cocktail picks or skewers
small bowl
mini whisk or fork

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons jarred pesto
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
9 ounce package spinach tortellini cooked and cooled
1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
8 ounce package mini fresh mozzarella cheese balls
Large bunch of fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, pesto, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Skewers: Thread each skewer with one tortellini, one cherry tomato, a fresh basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball.
Serve: Arrange the skewers on a platter and drizzle the dressing over the skewers and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Entertaining for the holidays is so easy with this make-ahead recipe!
The fresh mozzarella balls are often called Ciliegine and are found in the cheese section of the grocery store.
Bamboo cocktail picks work well for the skewers.
For variety, add other antipasto items like olives or roasted red peppers.
These skewers can be assembled a few hours in advance; just keep them covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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