Savory Meat Cheese Pickle Skewers

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This dish features tender cubes of cooked ham and smoked turkey breast paired with creamy cheddar and Swiss cheeses, tangy dill pickles, cherry tomatoes, and optional green olives all threaded onto small wooden skewers. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, these savory skewers offer a satisfying blend of textures and flavors perfect for any informal gathering or appetizer platter. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Updated on Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:13:00 GMT
Savory Skewers: a vibrant platter of meat, cheese, and pickle cube skewers, ideal for quick appetizers. Save
Savory Skewers: a vibrant platter of meat, cheese, and pickle cube skewers, ideal for quick appetizers. | coraloven.com

A crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring tender meat, creamy cheese, and tangy pickles, all threaded onto skewers for easy serving and bold flavor in every bite.

I enjoy making these savory skewers for gatherings since they never fail to impress with their flavorful combinations and simplicity.

Ingredients

  • Meats: 120 g cooked ham cut into 2 cm cubes, 120 g smoked turkey breast cut into 2 cm cubes
  • Cheeses: 120 g cheddar cheese cut into 2 cm cubes, 120 g Swiss cheese cut into 2 cm cubes
  • Pickles & Vegetables: 12 small dill pickles cut into chunks, 12 cherry tomatoes
  • Garnishes & Extras: 12 pitted green olives (optional), fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Miscellaneous: 12 small wooden skewers (about 1015 cm long)

Instructions

Step 1:
Prepare all ingredients by cutting the meats, cheeses, and pickles into even-sized cubes or chunks.
Step 2:
Thread one cube of ham, one cube of cheddar, one pickle chunk, and one cherry tomato onto a skewer.
Step 3:
Add a cube of turkey breast, a cube of Swiss cheese, and finish with an olive (if using).
Step 4:
Repeat the process for all skewers, arranging the order as desired for visual appeal.
Step 5:
Arrange skewers on a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Step 6:
Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
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Delicious Savory Skewers: juicy ham, cheddar, and pickle cubes threaded on festive skewers ready to eat. | coraloven.com

This is a hit at every family party where everyone loves the mix of flavors and ease of eating these skewers.

Notes

Pair with a crisp white wine or light lager. Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 4 hours for convenience.

Required Tools

Sharp knife, cutting board, small wooden skewers, serving platter

Allergen Information

Contains Milk (cheese). May contain Sulfites (pickles, olives) depending on brand. No gluten-containing ingredients but double-check processed meats and pickles if gluten is a concern.

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Close-up of colorful Savory Skewers: smoked turkey, Swiss, pickles, and tomatoes offer vibrant flavors. | coraloven.com

These skewers offer a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and tangy flavors, ideal for any occasion.

Savory Meat Cheese Pickle Skewers

Tender cubes of meat, cheese, and pickles combined for bold, flavorful skewered bites.

Prep time
15 minutes
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Time Required
15 minutes
Created by Hannah Lewis


Skill level Easy

Cuisine International

Makes 12 Portions

Dietary details No gluten

What You Need

Meats

01 4.2 oz cooked ham, cut into 0.8-inch cubes
02 4.2 oz smoked turkey breast, cut into 0.8-inch cubes

Cheeses

01 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 0.8-inch cubes
02 4.2 oz Swiss cheese, cut into 0.8-inch cubes

Pickles & Vegetables

01 12 small dill pickles, cut into chunks
02 12 cherry tomatoes

Garnishes & Extras

01 12 pitted green olives (optional)
02 Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Miscellaneous

01 12 small wooden skewers (4–6 inches long)

How To Make

Step 01

Prepare Ingredients: Cut the cooked ham, smoked turkey breast, cheddar, and Swiss cheese into consistent 0.8-inch cubes. Cut the dill pickles into bite-sized chunks.

Step 02

Assemble Skewers - Part 1: Thread one cube of ham, one cube of cheddar cheese, one pickle chunk, and one cherry tomato onto each wooden skewer.

Step 03

Assemble Skewers - Part 2: Add one cube of turkey breast, one cube of Swiss cheese, and finish with a pitted green olive on each skewer if desired.

Step 04

Repeat Assembly: Repeat the threading process for all 12 skewers, arranging the ingredients in an aesthetically pleasing order.

Step 05

Garnish and Serve: Arrange skewers on a serving platter and optionally garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Needed utensils

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small wooden skewers
  • Serving platter

Allergy details

Check components for allergens, and get advice from a medical expert if you're unsure.
  • Contains milk (cheese). May contain sulfites depending on brand of pickles and olives. Gluten-free but verify processed meats and pickles if allergy is a concern.

Nutrition Details (each serving)

Details are for informational purposes, not medical use.
  • Kilocalories: 90
  • Fat content: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Proteins: 7 g