Everything you love about pasta salad comes together in these Pasta Salad Skewers that are a fun appetizer or side dish. These are easy to make ahead and great to serve to a crowd - no utensils necessary. Want to adjust the servings in this recipe to make more or less? Click on the number next to servings below.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time6 minutesmins
Total Time16 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq side dish, make with kids, party recipe, pasta, pasta salad, potluck recipe, summer, summer recipe
Servings: 6
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $8.50
Equipment
Stockpot
Bamboo Skewers
Ingredients
8ouncesTortellini, uncooked
20Mozzarella Balls(look for the mozzarella balls called Ciliegine; or use any other cubed cheese)
10ouncesCherry or Grape Tomatoes, halved(about 1 1/2 cups)
20small slicesSalami(or use pepperoni other cured meat)
20leaves Fresh Basil
20Skewers
Instructions
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and allow to cool.
Thread tortellini, mozzarella, tomato halves, salami, and fresh basil onto skewers. (Note: The tomato halves work well on either end of the other ingredients because they will help to hold the other ingredients in place.)
You can serve these skewers on their own or with your favorite sauce or dressing for dipping - pesto, Ranch dressing, or Creamy Herb Yogurt Dressing.
Notes
If making these ahead, cover them tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.