Appetizer Pesto Salad Kebabs Food

CAPRESE SALAD KABOBS

Steps:

• On each of 12 appetizer skewers, alternately thread 2 tomatoes, 1 cheese ball and 2 basil leaves. Whisk olive oil and vinegar; drizzle over kabobs.

ANTIPASTO KABOBS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, olives and salad dressing. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Drain mixture, discarding marinade. For each appetizer, thread a stuffed olive, a folded pepperoni slice, a tortellini, a folded salami piece and a ripe olive on a toothpick or short skewer.

PESTO TURKEY KEBABS

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water for a minimum 15 minutes (They can also be soaked overnight until ready to use.).
• In a food processor, combine pesto and sun-dried tomatoes into a thick paste.
• (If using sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil, place tomatoes in a bowl with hot water and let sit for 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft, before blending).
• Cut turkey into 1 1/2 inch chunks. toss turkey cubes and veggies with pesto mixture to coat.
• Thread turkey onto skewers alternating with veggies, dividing all ingredients evenly among the 8 skewers.
• Grill 10-12 minutes, turning several times until the turkey is cooked through and veggies are tender-crisp.

FRESH FRUIT KEBABS

Steps:

• Put the cut up bananas in a medium bowl. Combine the orange juice with the bananas and gently toss a couple of times to coat bananas.
• This method should keep bananas from turning brown.
• Take a wooden skewer and thread your fruit on.
• *To enhance the sweetness of the strawberries, instead of using whole strawberries, cut each one in half place in a medium bowl and add a wee bit of sugar and toss around.
• Method 2.
• Add about 5 large tbsp of apple jelly to a small saucepan and stir over a medium jelly, until it because less lumpy, let cool.
• Slice bananas and coat with apple jelly.
• Slice strawberries and cut in half and coat with either sugar or apple jelly.
• Slice the rest of the fruit and set aside.
• Stick the fruit on the skewers.
• Enjoy!

PESTO CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine chicken pieces, pesto, and lemon juice in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag; seal bag and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Thread chicken, tomatoes, and onion alternately onto skewers. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven to Medium-High on the "Grill" setting.
• Place the skewers into the grill pan and set the timer for 3 minutes.
• Turn skewers and cook another 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Allow to rest for about 5 minutes.