Delish.com | by RIAN HANDLER |MAY 18, 2020

Fresh tortellini makes this the hearty party appetizer of our dreams. If you’re not a fan of olives, pepperoncini peppers would be a delicious substitute!

Yield: 20

Prep Time: 5 min.

Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • 9 oz. fresh cheese tortellini
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 8 oz. mozzarella balls (such as Ciliegine)
  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 4 oz. sliced salami
  • 1/4 lb. roasted red peppers, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 14 oz. artichoke hearts, drained and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 lb. green olives

Directions:

  1. In a large pot of boiling water, add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
  2. Season cooked tortellini with salt and pepper. Add balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup olive oil and mix to combine. Set aside.
  3. Marinate mozzarella: In a small bowl, add mozzarella balls, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix to combine and set aside.
  4. Assemble skewers by layering one piece each mozzarella, salami, roasted red pepper, tortellini, basil, artichoke heart, and green olives.