Antipasto Skewers

Ingredients:

Skewers

12-15 wooden skewers
1 container grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
2 15oz cans artichoke hearts (quartered and drained)
1 jar sliced roasted red pepper (sliced into 1″ small strips)
1 lb mini fresh mozzarella balls
1/4 lb thin sliced pepperoni or salami
1 can whole black or green olives

Dressing

1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Assemble the skewers:

Starting with a tomato, skewer one of each ingredient onto each wooden skewer in the order that they are listed. When all skewers are complete set them in a shallow pan or baking dish.

Mix dressing:

Mix all ingredients for dressing in a bowl and pour over skewers to marinnnade. Let marinade in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.