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!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cheese appetizer recipe, easy party appetizers, holiday appetizer idea, party appetizer recipe
1jar(10-ounces) STAR Pimiento Stuffed Manzanilla Olives
1pintgrape tomatoes
About 24(10-inches long) wooden skewers
2tablespoonsthin 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.