Description
Grilled cheese tortellini skewers with juicy cherry tomatoes and spicy salami deliver restaurant-quality flavor in minutes. These handheld skewers balance creamy mozzarella and aromatic basil with grilled richness.
Ingredients
Cheese tortellini (halal certified)
Mini mozzarella balls
Cherry tomatoes
Spicy salami slices (pork-free)
Fresh basil leaves
Italian dressing (no alcohol)
Instructions
Preheat ridged griddle to 375°F
Brush skewer components with oil
Thread ingredients on skewers: mozzarella → salami → tortellini → cherry tomatoes → basil
Grill diagonally 8-10 minutes until tortellini browned
Drizzle with cold Italian dressing
Serve on chilled bamboo skewers
Notes
Use 12-gauge skewers for even heat
Pre-soak wooden skewers in olive oil to prevent burning
Let mozzarella rest 10 seconds post-grill to preserve moisture
Parboil tortellini 30 seconds before threading
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg