Description
This visually stunning Charcuterie Wreath is a festive and elegant appetizer perfect for gatherings and holiday celebrations. Featuring a vibrant combination of grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pepperoncini peppers, marinated artichokes, olives, salami, and prosciutto, all beautifully arranged on skewers with fresh basil and rosemary, it offers a delightful variety of flavors and textures that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes
- 1 large bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1 bunch fresh rosemary (for garnish)
Dairy
- 8 ounces small mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
Pickled and Marinated
- 8 ounces pepperoncini peppers (drained and quartered)
- 7 ounces marinated artichokes (drained and quartered)
Olives
- 6 ounces medium black olives (pitted)
- 5 ounces Castelvetrano olives (pitted)
Meats
- 5 ounces salami (halved)
- 4 ounces prosciutto (sliced into 1-inch strips)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the specified ingredients to prepare your charcuterie wreath, ensuring everything is ready and within reach.
- Assemble Skewers: Using a skewer, thread 4 to 5 different ingredients in any combination. Don’t worry about uniformity; varying the combinations enhances visual appeal.
- Form Base Layer: Arrange the first layer of prepared skewers in a circular shape on your serving plate or board, creating the foundation of the wreath.
- Add Second Layer: Build another circular layer on top of the first by arranging more skewers around the wreath.
- Continue Layering: Keep adding layers of skewers in circular fashion until all ingredients are used, forming a full and vibrant wreath.
- Garnish with Rosemary: Cut the fresh rosemary into small sprigs and insert them randomly throughout the wreath to add an aromatic and decorative touch.
- Serve Immediately: Present the charcuterie wreath to your guests right away for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on availability or personal preference, adding nuts, dried fruits, or other cured meats.
- Ensure all marinated and pickled ingredients are well-drained to avoid sogginess.
- Use sturdy skewers or wooden picks that can support multiple ingredients securely.
- This wreath can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator; add rosemary garnish just before serving.
- The visual appeal is key; varying the combinations and layering adds to the charm.
