With the holidays around the corner, you will be attending many holiday parties and perhaps even be hosting a few of your own. Between Christmas and New Years, appetizers are a popular food staple at many parties. Sometimes at appetizer parties, there isn’t always foods that kids will enjoy.

Which child doesn’t love to eat food off of a stick? These Antipasto Kabobs with Olives from Spain are the perfect appetizer for kids and adults alike!

ANTIPASTO KABOBS – A FUN APPETIZER FOR KIDS

This post is in partnership with Olives from Spain. All opinions are my own.

Antipasto is defined as an appetizer generally consisting of olives, anchovies, cheeses, and meats. Olives from Spain contain many nutritional benefits! They are a great source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron and contribute to good digestion.

Plus, with only 150 calories per 100g, they make a great health-conscious snack!

With 3 varieties, Olives from Spain can be used in many different dishes.

FLESHY GORDAL

This variety is commonly served as a table olive. Perfect for popping in your mouth because of its irresistible flavor. This makes it a great option for appetizers and snacking.

MYSTERIOUS HOJIBLANCA

This variety has a dark color and leaves an almost almond-like aftertaste. Its hint of bitterness makes it great for recipes like stews and marinades.

VERSATILE MANZANILLA

This variety of Olives from Spain doesn’t contain any bitterness and is often used in stuffed recipes since the pit is super easy to remove.

ANTIPASTO KABOBS

(Printable recipe available at bottom of post)

INGREDIENTS:

• Olives from Spain (we used the Fleshy Gordal variety for this appetizer, however, you could use the Mysterious Hojiblanca or Versatile Manzanilla variety)

• Your favorite cheese cut into cubes (We used a marble cheese)

• Variety of your favorite of Italian deli meats. We used a dry salami, a peppered salami, and a prosciutto.

• Focaccia bread

• Grape tomatoes

• Skewers

DIRECTIONS:

Start with a piece of Focaccia bread, and thread onto your skewer. Then add a piece of Italian deli meat, your favorite variety of Olives from Spain, piece of cubed cheese and a grape tomato. Repeat layers as desired.

Truth be told, you can layer your kabob any way you wish, piling more of your favorites on the skewer. This makes it the perfect appetizer for kids allowing them to make their kabob with only the items they like to eat.

Do your kids enjoy olives? Why not try one of these great varieties of Olives from Spain during your next party.

ANTIPASTO KABOBS WITH OLIVES FROM SPAIN – A FUN APPETIZER FOR KIDS

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Ingredients

• Olives from Spain

Olives from Spain (we used the Fleshy Gordal variety for this appetizer, however, you could use the Mysterious Hojiblanca or Versatile Manzanilla variety)

• Your favorite cheese cut into cubes (We used a marble cheese)

Your favorite cheese cut into cubes (We used a marble cheese)

• Variety of your favorite of Italian deli meats. We used a dry salami, a peppered salami, and a prosciutto.

Variety of your favorite of Italian deli meats. We used a dry salami, a peppered salami, and a prosciutto.

• Focaccia bread

Focaccia bread

• Grape tomatoes

Grape tomatoes

• Skewers

Instructions

• Start with a piece of Focaccia bread, and thread onto your skewer. Then add a piece of Italian deli meat, your favorite variety of Olives from Spain, piece of cubed cheese and a grape tomato. Repeat layers as desired.
• Truth be told, you can layer your kabob any way you wish, piling more of your favorites on the skewer. This makes it the perfect appetizer for kids allowing them to make their kabob with only the items they like to eat.

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