Antipasti Kabobs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 8 servings, yields 16 skewers, 2 skewers per serving
Description:
Easy to make and easy to love, these Hass Avocado Kabobs are a sure crowd pleaser.
Ingredients:
- 16 (6-in.) wooden skewers
- 10 oz. salami
- 2 firm-ripe, Fresh Hass Avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
- 16 grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 (8-oz.) package fresh mini mozzarella cheese balls
- 16 pitted Kalamata olives
- Olive oil spray or balsamic vinaigrette dressing mist
- Italian herbs, optional
Instructions:
- Cut the salami into cubes or wedges about 1-inch wide. There should be enough for one cube per skewer.
- Cut each avocado half into 12 chunks.
- Thread each skewer with a piece of avocado, followed by one grape tomato, a mozzarella cheese ball, another piece of avocado, one piece of salami, an olive, and a final piece of avocado.
- Place skewers on a serving tray and mist lightly with the olive oil or balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
- Sprinkle with chopped Italian herbs if desired, and serve.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve two kabobs crossed on a bed of greens for a pretty salad presentation. Beverage Pairing Suggestion:
Enjoy with a glass of Pinot Grigio or Sherry wine. * Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

