Italian Skewers

By maxxmom

Ingredients

• 1 (8oz) block mozzarella cheese
• 16 (4inch) Genoa salami slices
• 1 (14oz) can small artichoke hearts, drained and halved
• 1 pt grape tomatoes
• 1 (6oz) jar large pitted Spanish olived drained
• 16 (6 to 12 inch) wooden skewers
• 1 (16oz) bottle balsamic-basil vinaigrette
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Garnish: parsley sprigs

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut cheese into 16 cubes. Wrap salami slices around cheese cubes. Thread cubes, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and olives alternately onto skewers. Place skewers in a large plastic container or baking dish.
2. Stir together vinaigrette and lemon juice. Pour dressing mixture over skewers; cover tightly, and chill 8hrs. Remove skewers from marinade before serving, discarding marinade.

Note: tested with Ken's Steak House Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette