Description
This festive Antipasto Wreath is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions. It combines an assortment of Italian deli meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and fresh herbs, all beautifully skewered and arranged in a circular wreath shape. This no-cook recipe offers an eye-catching presentation and a delicious mix of textures and tastes that guests will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 5 ounces pepperoni slices
- 8 ounces salami slices
Cheeses
- 12 ounces marinated mozzarella balls
- 1 (8-ounce block) pepper jack cheese, cubed
Vegetables & Olives
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
- 1 (6-ounce can) black olives, drained
- 1 (9.5-ounce jar) kalamata olives, drained
- 1 (9-ounce jar) artichoke hearts, halved
- 1 (16-ounce jar) petite dill pickles
Garnish
- Fresh basil and rosemary (for garnish)
- Long toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Begin by slicing, draining, and cutting the cheeses into bite-sized cubes or portions. Drain the olives thoroughly and halve the artichoke hearts to make them easier to skewer. Fold each slice of salami or pepperoni in half twice to create a manageable skewer size.
- Skewer the ingredients: Take long toothpicks and skewer a variety of the prepared ingredients. Alternate the meats, cheeses, vegetables, and olives on each skewer to create a colorful and balanced mix. Continue until all ingredients are evenly distributed across the skewers.
- Arrange into a wreath: On a large board or round serving platter, arrange the assembled skewers in a circular wreath shape. Ensure that the wreath is full and visually appealing by evenly spacing the skewers around the circle.
- Garnish the wreath: Finally, tuck fresh sprigs of seasonal herbs such as rosemary and basil throughout the wreath to add a festive touch and an aromatic finish that resembles a holiday wreath.
Notes
- Use long toothpicks to securely hold the ingredients together.
- For variety, feel free to swap in other marinated vegetables or cheese types as preferred.
- This recipe requires no cooking, making it quick and easy to assemble ahead of time.
- Keep the wreath refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness.
- Perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, or as an impressive appetizer for guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Antipasto, appetizer, Italian appetizer, holiday appetizer, party food, no-cook recipe, cheese platter, meat and cheese skewers, festive appetizer
