Dairy Makes Sense

Antipasti Skewers

From Barb Liebenstein
Wolf Creek Dairy — Minnesota

Ingredients:

  • 1 (9 ounce) package cheese filled tortellini, cooked al dente and cooled
  • 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
  • 8 ounce block of reduced-fat Swiss cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 32 pieces turkey pepperoni
  • 3-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 16 wooden skewers (9 – 10-inch)

Servings: 16
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cost/recipe: $13.31
Cost/serving: $0.83

Preparation:

In a large bowl, marinate tortellini in Italian dressing for 30 minutes in refrigerator.

To assemble skewers, start with two pieces tortellini, one cheese cube, two spinach leaves, one pepperoni slice (folded in fourths), one tomato and repeat again. (Each skewer will have total of four pieces tortellini, two cheese cubes, four spinach leaves, two pepperoni slices and two tomatoes.) Repeat until 16 skewers are made. Refrigerate until serving.

Antipasti Skewers
Nutritional Facts per Serving:
Calories: 107
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Sodium: 307mg
Carbohydrates: 10g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Calcium: 16% Daily Value