Keto Antipasto Bites
Skewered Italian deli classics: salami, fresh mozzarella, olives, and marinated artichokes drizzled with herby olive oil. Just 2.4g net carbs per serving and ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, these make-ahead party bites are the easiest low-carb appetizer you'll bring to any gathering.
Head of Nutrition · June 18, 2026
Nutrition per serving
Per serving · makes 6. Values are estimates; brands vary.
These no-cook antipasto skewers stack all the briny, savory flavors of an Italian deli board onto a single pick. They come together in 15 minutes, travel beautifully, and keep each serving to just 2.4g net carbs.
Ingredients
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella ciliegine (small balls), drained
- 6 oz sliced Genoa salami, folded into quarters
- 1/2 cup pitted Castelvetrano or Kalamata olives, drained
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered and drained
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 18 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herb blend
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat the mozzarella, olives, artichoke hearts, and roasted peppers dry with paper towels so the marinade adheres rather than slides off.
- 2
Onto each skewer, thread one folded salami quarter, a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, an artichoke quarter, an olive, and a piece of roasted red pepper.
- 3
Arrange the finished skewers on a serving platter in a single layer.
- 4
Whisk the olive oil with the Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, then drizzle evenly over all the skewers.
- 5
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours and bring to room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
Tips & notes
- Swap salami for prosciutto or capicola, and mozzarella for cubed provolone, to vary the flavor while keeping carbs low.
- Drain everything well; excess brine and oil from the jars can throw off both the texture and the per-serving macros.
- For a make-ahead party, assemble the skewers up to a day in advance but add the olive oil drizzle just before serving so the basil stays bright.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in keto antipasto bites?
- Each serving (3 skewers) has 2.4g net carbs, 268 calories, 12g protein, and 23g fat. This recipe makes 6 servings, so the whole platter of 18 bites totals about 14.4g net carbs.
- Can I make antipasto bites ahead of time?
- Yes. Assemble the skewers up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate covered, but hold the olive oil drizzle until just before serving. Let them sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes first so the cheese softens and the flavors come alive.
- What can I serve with keto antipasto bites?
- Pair them with other low-carb finger foods like marinated mushrooms, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, cubes of aged Parmesan, or a creamy spinach-artichoke dip. A sparkling water with lemon or a dry red wine rounds out a keto-friendly grazing board.
