Tortellini Skewers with Olives Tomatoes and Cheese Recipe
Fun and festive appetizer plate with cheesy tortellini, flavorful manzanilla olives, grape tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese threaded on skewers. A gorgeous addition to your Holiday table!
Servings : 24
Ingredients
- 1 package (20-ounces) multi-colored cheese stuffed tortellini
- 1 tub (8-ounces) "cherry-size" Fresh Mozzarella Balls
- 1 jar (10-ounces) STAR Pimiento Stuffed Manzanilla Olives
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- About 24 (10-inches long) wooden skewers
- 2 tablespoons thin strips of fresh basil
- drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- drizzle of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to the package instructions.
- Drain the tortellini and cool with running cold water. Drain and pat them dry, making certain they are completely cooled.
- Begin to thread about 3 tortellini to each skewer, followed by a fresh mozzarella ball, 3 olives, 1 grape tomato, 3 more tortellini, two more olives, and top with one more grape tomato.
- Continue to do so until you run out of ingredients.
- Sprinkle with long strips of basil.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Serve on a long serving platter.
Nutrition
Calories: 3 kcal | Carbohydrates: 0 g | Protein: 0 g | Fat: 0 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 1 mg | Potassium: 46 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Vitamin A: 175 IU | Vitamin C: 2.7 mg | Calcium: 2 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg | Net Carbs: 0 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.