Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board – Easy Holiday Party Appetizer Idea
Last year, I threw together this Christmas wreath charcuterie board on a whim for our family get-together, and it ended up being one of the first things to disappear. It’s simple to make, looks festive without much effort, and always gets people gathering around the table to chat and snack.
With a few kinds of cheese, salami, olives, and fresh rosemary, you can pull this together in no time and still feel like you brought something special. It’s a fun finger food appetizer for Christmas parties or a cozy family gatherings.
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Bring some holiday magic to your table with this Christmas wreath charcuterie board, a festive twist on a classic appetizer.
How to Make Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Christmas charcuterie wreath, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 24 sliced deli style hard salami
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 13 stuffed garlic green olives
- 13 large black olives
- 12 cubes white cheddar cheese, ½-¾ inch in size, about 6 oz off a block of cheese
- 12 cubes sharp cheddar cheese, ½-¾ inch in size, about 6 oz off a block of cheese
- 0.5 oz clamshell of fresh rosemary (or 5 six inch sprigs off your live plant)
Step by Step Instructions
1. Start by cutting both types of cheese into even cubes, about ½ to ¾ inch in size.
2. Fold each slice of salami in half, then fold it again to form a neat, layered triangle shape.
3. Thread one folded salami piece onto a skewer.
4. Next, add three more items – an olive or cherry tomato, a cube of cheese, and another olive or tomato. Each skewer should have only one tomato, but try to alternate the ingredients so the colors and textures vary from skewer to skewer.
5. Cut each rosemary sprig in half to make shorter, manageable pieces.
6. Place the rosemary sprigs around the outer edge of your plate, spacing them about an inch or two apart and slightly overlapping the rim.
7. Arrange the skewers in a circular pattern over the rosemary, alternating the direction of the salami (some facing outward, others inward), to give the wreath a full, balanced look.
8. Serve immediately, or cover the platter with plastic wrap and refrigerate until it’s time to serve.
What I like most about this board is that it doesn’t need to be perfect – just colorful, casual, and easy to grab from. Whether you’re hosting a party or bringing a dish to share, it fits right in and saves you from any last-minute kitchen stress. Plus, once everyone starts picking at it, the conversations and laughter usually follow. That’s what makes it worth making every holiday season.
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Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 24 sliced deli style hard salami
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 13 stuffed garlic green olives
- 13 large black olives
- 12 cubes white cheddar cheese, ½-¾ inch in size, about 6 oz off a block of cheese
- 12 cubes sharp cheddar cheese, ½-¾ inch in size, about 6 oz off a block of cheese
- 0.5 oz clamshell of fresh rosemary (or 5 six inch sprigs off your live plant)
Instructions
- Start by cutting both types of cheese into even cubes, about ½ to ¾ inch in size.
- Fold each slice of salami in half, then fold it again to form a neat, layered triangle shape.
- Thread one folded salami piece onto a skewer.
- Next, add three more items – an olive or cherry tomato, a cube of cheese, and another olive or tomato. Each skewer should have only one tomato, but try to alternate the ingredients so the colors and textures vary from skewer to skewer.
- Cut each rosemary sprig in half to make shorter, manageable pieces.
- Place the rosemary sprigs around the outer edge of your plate, spacing them about an inch or two apart and slightly overlapping the rim.
- Arrange the skewers in a circular pattern over the rosemary, alternating the direction of the salami (some facing outward, others inward), to give the wreath a full, balanced look.
- Serve immediately, or cover the platter with plastic wrap and refrigerate until it’s time to serve.
