Description
This festive Christmas Antipasto Wreath is a visually stunning and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring an assortment of cured meats, fresh cheeses, marinated vegetables, and herbs artistically arranged on skewers in a wreath shape, it combines savory flavors and vibrant colors to delight your guests without any cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Cheeses
- 16 slices of salami
- 8 slices of prosciutto
- 8 mini mozzarella balls
Vegetables and Extras
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (drained and halved)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup mixed olives (green and black)
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (sliced)
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Fresh basil leaves
- Small skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the Platter: Arrange a large round serving platter or board on a flat surface to create your workspace.
- Thread Antipasto Ingredients: Using small skewers or toothpicks, thread combinations of antipasto items such as salami, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Alternate ingredients to offer visual variety and balance flavors. Prepare multiple skewers with different ingredient combinations to add texture and color variety.
- Arrange the Wreath: Place the skewers upright or lying down closely in a circular wreath shape on the platter, overlapping slightly to create fullness and mimic a festive wreath.
- Add Herbs for Decoration: Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs around the outer edge resembling pine branches, adding a holiday touch and aroma. Scatter fresh basil leaves and additional cherry tomatoes around and inside the wreath for color contrast and freshness.
- Fill Gaps and Final Touches: Use remaining antipasto ingredients to fill any gaps, ensuring the wreath looks lush and complete. Chill the platter until ready to serve to keep the ingredients fresh and flavorful.
Notes
- You can customize this wreath with your favorite cured meats, cheeses, or pickled vegetables for different tastes.
- For a vegetarian version, omit all meats and add marinated mushrooms, cucumbers, or stuffed grape leaves for richness and variety.
- Serve this antipasto wreath with crackers or sliced baguette on the side to complement the flavors.
- Chilling before serving keeps the items fresh and makes the flavors meld beautifully.
