Description
Salami Antipasto Bites are an elegant and flavorful appetizer featuring crispy baked salami cups filled with a delicious mixture of marinated artichoke hearts, pimento-stuffed olives, roasted red peppers, mini mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and a splash of champagne vinegar or Italian dressing. Perfect for parties and easy to serve as finger food, these bites combine tangy, sweet, and creamy elements in a convenient, bite-sized presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Salami Cups
- 4 oz. package Genoa salami (4 inch slices, not the small size)
Filling
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/3 cup stuffed pimento olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine size), cut into fourths
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1-2 Tbsp. champagne vinegar or Italian dressing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Salami Cups: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place a slice of Genoa salami into each well of a muffin tin, forming a cup shape. Ensure the salami covers the sides and bottom of each cup as best as possible to create sturdy shells.
- Bake Salami Cups: Bake the salami cups for 8-10 minutes until they are crisp. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Once baked, let them cool for 10-15 minutes so they firm up. Then, use a fork or small tongs to carefully lift them from the muffin tin and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped marinated artichoke hearts, sliced pimento-stuffed olives, chopped roasted red bell peppers, quartered mini mozzarella balls, chopped fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper. Add 1-2 tablespoons of champagne vinegar or Italian dressing and mix well. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Assemble the Bites: Spoon the prepared filling into the cooled salami cups evenly. Garnish each bite with additional fresh basil leaves on top for a fresh finish.
- Serve or Store: Arrange the salami antipasto bites on a serving platter and serve immediately. Alternatively, keep the filling separate and chill both components in the refrigerator if serving several hours later to prevent sogginess. Assemble right before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- These bites offer a sophisticated look with minimal effort, perfect for entertaining.
- The salami cups provide a crunchy, flavorful base that pairs beautifully with the tangy and creamy filling.
- Keep filling and cups separate if making ahead to avoid sogginess.
- They are convenient finger foods that are easy to eat at parties or gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 73 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg
