Make these quick and easy Halloween Antipasto Skewers for a last-minute nibble. With just a few ingredients they come together in minutes — a perfect pre-dinner snack for a Halloween-themed party.
What this Halloween Appetizer Is Like
- Difficulty – Super easy. Only 4 ingredients and about 15 minutes to prepare.
- Taste – Think of a Caprese salad on a stick: fresh tomato, creamy mozzarella and a salty olive balanced with sweet balsamic glaze.
- Serving – This version yields approximately 40 mini skewers. Scale up or down to suit your gathering.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes – Choose firm cherry or grape tomatoes so they hold on the skewers.
- Black olives – Use pitted black olives for easy assembly.
- Mozzarella pearls – Small fresh mozzarella balls (pearls) work best for bite-sized skewers.
- Balsamic glaze – A thick, slightly sweet glaze to finish the skewers. Add just before serving.
- Halloween cocktail sticks – Decorative picks (skeleton or themed sticks) make these festive and fun.
NOTE The full recipe and ingredient amounts are provided in the recipe card below.
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes – Cut cherry tomatoes in half crosswise.
- Organize – Arrange the halved tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and black olives so assembly is quick.
- Assemble – Thread onto a Halloween cocktail stick: half a tomato, a mozzarella pearl, the other tomato half, then a black olive. Repeat.
- Garnish and serve – Lay skewers on a serving platter, drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and add salad leaves for color if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Choose firm tomatoes – Soft tomatoes can split and won’t hold on the skewer as well.
- Prep ahead – You can prepare components in advance and refrigerate them. Don’t drizzle the balsamic glaze until just before serving to keep the skewers fresh.
Serving Ideas
- Party buffet – Add these skewers to your Halloween buffet for a colorful, easy-to-grab appetizer.
- Potluck contribution – They’re portable and quick to assemble, making them ideal to bring to a Halloween potluck.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is balsamic glaze?
Balsamic glaze is balsamic vinegar reduced until thick and glossy. It has a concentrated sweet-tart flavor that finishes dishes nicely.
Are black olives and kalamata olives the same?
They are not the same. Kalamata olives are a specific variety with a richer, fruitier flavor, while standard black olives are milder and more neutral.
Halloween Antipasto Skewers
Quick, festive and easy: these Halloween Antipasto Skewers are a simple appetizer that’s ready in minutes and always crowd-pleasing.
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: easy appetizers, halloween appetizers, no cook appetizers
Servings: 40 cocktail sticks
Calories: 16 kcal
Author: Julia Pinney
Ingredients
- 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 40 black olives, pitted
- 6 oz mozzarella cheese (about 40 pearls)
- Balsamic glaze, to drizzle
- Halloween cocktail sticks
Instructions
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half crosswise.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and black olives so assembly is easy.
- Thread each cocktail stick with: half a tomato → mozzarella pearl → the other tomato half → black olive. Repeat.
- Arrange skewers on a platter and, just before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with salad leaves if desired.
*Times are estimates and may vary by kitchen.
Nutrition Facts
Halloween Antipasto Skewers
Amount Per Serving (1 mini skewer)
Calories 16
Fat 1g (2%)
Cholesterol 2mg (1%)
Sodium 81mg (4%)
Carbohydrates 1g
Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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