Italian Skewers
Recipe from Southern Living
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 (8-oz.) block mozzarella cheese
- 16 (4-inch) Genoa salami slices
- 1 (14-oz.) can small artichoke hearts, drained and halved
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 (6-oz.) jar large pitted Spanish olives, drained
- 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers
- 1 (16-oz.) bottle balsamic-basil vinaigrette (Ken's Steak House Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions:
- Cut cheese evenly into 16 cubes.
- Wrap salami slices around cheese cubes.
- Thread cubes, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and olives alternatively on skewers.
- Place skewers in a large plastic container or baking dish
- Stir together vinaigrette and lemon juice.
- Pour dressing mixture over skewers;
- Cover tightly, and chill 8 hours.
- Remove skewers from marinade, discarding marinade before serving.