Marinated Vegetable Cheese Skewers Recipes

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.

GARLIC PARMESAN GRILLED VEGGIE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl; let set for about an hour to let all flavors blend.
• Cut all vegetables into bite-size pieces (appx 1").
• Toss veggies in the olive oil/garlic mix and coat evenly.
• Slide veggie's onto skewers one-by-one leaving a small space in between each - group onions to lessen chance of burning.
• Add additional salt and pepper if desired, and then sprinkle with parmesean cheese, turning skewers to ensure even coating.
• Place on top rack over medium flame in a preheated grill. Cook for about 15 - 20 minutes turning occasionally to prevent charring.
• Remove from grill when veggies start to brown and become tender. Sprinkle with additional parmesean cheese if desired, and serve.

FRESH CAPRESE VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice with salt and pepper, then gradually add oil while whisking vigorously. Whisk in basil.
• In large bowl, gently toss vegetables and mozzarella together. Pour marinade over vegetables and GENTLY toss to thoroughly coat.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 2 hours.
• Drain vegetables and thread onto skewers in desired pattern.

SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup salad dressing and shrimp. Cut each onion into eight wedges. In another large resealable plastic bag, combine the vegetables and remaining dressing. Seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp and vegetables. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally.