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    Home » Appetizers/ Snacks » Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers

    Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers

    Published: Nov 15, 2022 by HWC Magazine · 63 Comments

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    Antipasto wreath with wine and ingredients on a wooden board.

    Kick off the holidays with a festive Italian Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers appetizer! It’s an easy, make-ahead low carb grazing platter that doubles as a Christmas holiday table decoration.  2 for 1 - You got to love that!

    Italian Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers with 2 glasses of wine.

    If you can open a jar, you literally have all the skills needed to assemble this Italian platter together. Last minute guests are no problem because this starter uses pantry jarred ingredients, Italian cold cuts, and cheeses to spread a little holiday cheer. No cooking or baking required!

    Pour yourself and glass of wine or a Blood Orange Ginger Spritz and let’s get this party started.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How to Assemble
    • How to Display
    • Recipe Tips and Variations
    • What to Serve on the side?
    • Can Antipasti be a Main Course?
    • Italian Meal Plan
    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
    • Christmas Appetizers
    • Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers

    Ingredients

    Ingredient ideas to make a antipasto skewers.

    If you have ever made a cheese board, you know that the only limitation of what you can add is your imagination. These are just some things we had in the pantry or sounded good to us. Explore your pantry and/ or the pickle or deli section of your grocery store and pick your favorites. Here are some starter ideas…

    Short skewers or long toothpicks to make Charcuterie sticks like we did with our Caprese Salad on a stick. Our bamboo skewers were 4.7 inches in length or up to 6 inches would work fine.

    Olives – pitted Castelvetrano are buttery and kalamata olives are briny but pick ones you enjoy or an olive medley. If you have any olives left over, your can try our Vegan Olive Tapenade recipe.

    Artichoke Hearts – marinated or you can marinate your own with the quick and easy dressing we are gong to share with you today.

    Pepperoncini – if you like something slightly spicy.

    Sweet Cherry Peppers – if you like something a little sweet.

    Fresh Baby Mozzarella Balls (also called bocconcini or Ciliegine) or Cheese Cubes of Choice. We marinated the fresh mozzarella with an easy balsamic and EVOO dressing.

    Fresh Mini Sweet Bell peppers and cherry Tomatoes or any fresh vegetables you desire like cucumbers, radish, etc. It adds that nice crunch.

    Soppressata and Prosciutto or any Italian cold cuts you desire like salami, Pepperoni, Coppa and the list goes on.

    Fresh Rosemary sprigs or fresh green herbs that make the antipasto wreath look just like a Christmas wreath.

    Other Ideas - Marinate mushrooms, roasted peppers, pickled onions and more.

    How to Assemble

    Marinating baby mozzarella balls and assembling skewers.
    • If you decide to use fresh baby mozzarella balls, also called bocconcini, marinate with a little balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
    • Open jars of pickles, cold cuts and chop up any fresh vegetable you plan to put on the antipasto skewers and place them easily within reach. Thread all the special ingredients on the wooden skewers.
    Charcuterie Skewers getting stacked on a white plate with fresh rosemary sprigs.
    • Choose a round platter to display your antipasto wreath. Place your assembled Charcuterie Skewers around the exterior edge of your round platter and leave space in the middle to make a wreath shape pattern.
    • Add the rosemary sprigs in between the sticks of antipasto. Artfully stack the rest of the skewers on the plate. It is like you are doing a craft. We are not very crafty so you will probably do better than us. (smiling)
    • Cover and place the holiday appetizer in the refrigerator until your guests arrive.

    How to Display

    The Christmas antipasto wreath is beautiful on a large white flat platter or plate so you can see clearly all the delicious meat, cheese, bright pickled vegetables on the skewered appetizers. However, you can also display this rosemary wreath on a large cutting board or wooden chopping board too. Use what you have on hand. Alternatively, an elevated cake tray, or disposable oversized aluminum round tray also work fine.

    If you are feeling a bit tired this holiday, you can forgo the skewers and just creatively lay the ingredients in a round circle to shape a wreath. There are not hard rules and rules are meant to be broken. Have fun with this Christmas antipasto platter.

    Italian Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers with 2 glasses of wine and tomatoes on the side,

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Pick and choose the ingredients that you like the most. Maybe you use some of the ingredients we described and maybe some of your own ideas as well.
    • Try adding a little cooked and marinated cheese tortellini pasta and fresh basil on your appetizer skewers. If you don’t use up all the tortellini, add the leftovers to an Instant Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup.
    • If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, skip the Italian cured meats, and add more cheese, pickles, and vegetables instead.
    • On the other hand, if you want to make this Antipasto Wreath vegan, hold all the cold cuts, and use vegan cheese. Try stuffing vegan cream cheese in mini peppers and marinate canned mushrooms.
    • Serve your Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers as part of a “Bloody Mary Bar”. How fun would that be!
    • Drizzle on a little of the Italian marinade or extra virgin olive oil on the skewers right before serving.
    Holding and antipasto skewer in hand.

    What to Serve on the side?

    Serve the antipasto wreath appetizer with toasted rustic Italian bread, crackers, Healthy Ricotta Crostini or breadsticks on the side. Also, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh cracked pepper is nice upon serving.

    Stove Top Rosemary Party Nuts is a delicious low carb and gluten free option to go with the charcuterie sticks and can be made in advance.

    Can Antipasti be a Main Course?

    Yes, absolutely! Antipasti is the plural of antipasto - more than one appetizer. Serve several different Italian Christmas Appetizer recipes with your holiday antipasto wreath. Appetizers for dinner is a very fun hosting idea.

    Dazzle your guests with  Mom’s Best Italian Stuffed Artichokes or hot out of the oven Savory Baked Brie in Puff Pastry.  You might even want to try our gluten free and Dairy-Free Bolognese Polenta Bites.

    Italian antipasto platter showing the marinated mozzarella balls.

    Italian Meal Plan

    Have you ever eaten a Sunday dinner with Italian friends or dined at an Italian restaurant? If so, you may be familiar with the different parts of an Italian meal. If you want to host a dinner party that no one will ever forget, try this menu.

    Aperitivo is a pre-meal drink. Try a Campari or Aperol Spritz.

    Antipasto (singular form) is the delicious Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers appetizer.

    Primi (first course) –  Timpano Italian Pasta Dome

    Secondi – (second Course) – Mediterranean Red Snapper Packets

    Dolci  (dessert) – Rich and Creamy Tiramisu, gelato or a healthy sorbet.

    Digestivi & Caffè – (drink to settle the stomach after a big meal and helps with digesting) After dinner drinks like amari, grappa, limoncello, Sambuca and more are served after dessert. Espresso coffee is often served after a large meal.

    Storage

    • Please do not leave your antipasto platter wreath out of the refrigerator for over 4 hours.
    • Marinated fresh mozzarella balls that have not been submerged in olive oil do not last more than 24 hours.
    • However, the pickles and deli meats can be taken off the stick and consumed within 4 days if covered and in the refrigerator.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

    What is Italian antipasto?

    Bite sized appetizers that are served before the start of a formal Italian meal. The purpose of antipasto is to whet the appetite. Typical ingredients are cured meats, cheese, olives, pickles, vegetables all served on a platter so that guests can help themselves.

    Is it antipasti or antipasto – What’s the correct form?

    Antipasto is “one plate” of small appetizers. Antipasti are “more than one plate” of appetizers.

    What kind of meat is used in Italian antipasto?

    Generally, cured Italian meats like salami, pepperoni, coppa, Soppressata, Prosciutto, speck, lardo and more are delicious served on an antipasto platter.

    Can you make an antipasto wreath the night before?

    You can assemble the holiday antipasto wreath the day before but please cover well with plastic wrap. Just before serving, drizzle on a little extra virgin olive oil and Italian seasoning. Fresh mozzarella balls only last about 24 hours once they are opened.  However, most all other items are good for at least 4 days.

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    Italian Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers with 2 glasses of wine.

    Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers

    Kickoff the holidays with a festive Italian Antipasto Wreath Charcuterie Skewers appetizer! It’s an easy, make-ahead low carb grazing platter that doubles as a Christmas holiday table decoration. 
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Appetizers/ Snacks
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Diabetic
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 32 skewers
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: HWC Magazine

    Equipment

    • 30 wooden skewers 6 inch or long toothpicks

    Ingredients

    Marinated Mozzarella Balls

    • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella ciliegine baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
    • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin + extra to garnish before serving
    • 1.5 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried ground
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder dried ground
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Antipasto Wreath

    • 8 ounces marinated fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine balls recipe above
    • 10 ounces olives pitted (Italian Castelvetrano Whole Green )
    • 10 ounces tomatoes small grape or cherry tomatoes
    • 16 ounces pepperoncini whole
    • 13 ounces marinated artichoke hearts
    • 16 ounces sweet cherry peppers
    • 8 ounces mini sweet bell peppers Seeds removed and but in half
    • 14 ounces Sopressata thin sliced
    • 4 ounces prosciutto
    • 10 ounces fresh rosemary sprigs 2 packages
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    Instructions

    Marinate Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine (Balls)

    • Place fresh mozzarella ciliegine balls in a bowl, Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
    • Open jars of olives, pepperoncini, marinated artichoke hearts, sweet cherry peppers or any pickles that you enjoy. Set out slices of Sopressata and prosciutto or any Italian cold cuts you enjoy. Wash tomatoes and chop up any fresh vegetables like mini sweet bell peppers. Place all ingredients near your reach.
    • Thread all the special antipasto ingredients on the wooden skewers with alternating colors and textures as desired.
    • Choose a platter. plate or wooden chopping board to display your antipasto wreath. Place your assembled Charcuterie Skewers around the exterior edge of your round platter and leave space in the middle to make a wreath shape pattern.
    • Add the rosemary sprigs in between the sticks of antipasto. Artfully stack the rest of the skewers on the plate.
    • Cover and place the holiday appetizer in the refrigerator until your guests arrive - up to 24 hours.
    • Drizzle charcuterie skewers with a little extra virgin olive oil before serving. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Storage
    • Please do not leave your antipasto platter wreath out of the refrigerator for over 4 hours.
    • Marinated fresh mozzarella balls that have not been submerged in olive oil do not last more than 24 hours. 
    • However, the pickles and deli meats can be consumed within 4 days if covered and stored in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Judee says

      December 01, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!! I think this idea is brilliant. Can't wait to try it for the holidays.. What a presentation and practical too. Visiting from Gluten Free A-Z Blog

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      • HWC Magazine says

        December 02, 2022 at 3:41 pm

        Thank you Judee! So glad you like this fun antipasto wreath. It's a super easy entertaining idea.

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    2. Ron says

      December 01, 2022 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      Bobbi, this is a lovely idea. We're planing to serve antipasti course at our Italian style Christmas day dinner, so this will set very nicely on the table. Thanks for the inspiration...

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      • HWC Magazine says

        December 01, 2022 at 1:41 pm

        Thanks Ron, glad you like our festive antipasto wreath. It's such a fun way to decorate the table with food. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

        Reply
    3. Julie says

      November 30, 2022 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      I have a holiday open house to go too and this is what I'm taking! I just love how pretty it is and delicious!

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      • HWC Magazine says

        December 01, 2022 at 12:02 pm

        Thank you Julie, we are so happy to hear that you like this antipasto wreath idea. It's a real crowd pleaser.

        Reply
    4. Eha says

      November 29, 2022 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      What a difference imagination and presentation make ! You use ingredients so many of us use and love - but what a magnificent way to showcase the same making appetites soar !!!

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      • HWC Magazine says

        November 30, 2022 at 5:28 pm

        Thank you Eha. We had so much fun making this antipasto wreath but even more more sharing it with family and friends.

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