These skewers turn a classic salami, cheese and olive picada into neat, easy-to-serve bites. They require no cooking and can be assembled ahead.
Recipe details
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 0 min
- Total time: 15 min
- Yield: 20 skewers
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Estimated cost per serving: $0.55
Ingredients
- 6 oz (170 g) thick-sliced salami
- 7 oz (200 g) semi-firm cheese, cubed
- 20 pitted green olives
- 10 cherry tomatoes, optional, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 20 cocktail picks
Step-by-step instructions
- Cut the salami and cheese into 20 similarly sized portions.
- Combine the olive oil and oregano.
- Thread cheese, folded salami, one olive and half a tomato, if using, onto each pick.
- Arrange on a platter and brush very lightly with the oregano oil.
- Cover and refrigerate; remove 10 minutes before serving.
Tips and variations
- Choose a cheese that holds its shape, such as Colonia-style, provolone or another semi-firm cheese.
- Serve chilled but not ice-cold for the best flavor.
