Description
This festive Christmas Antipasto Wreath is a visually stunning and delicious appetizer featuring a colorful combination of olives, peppered salami, prosciutto, marinated mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and pepperoncini. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it requires no cooking and is assembled on toothpicks for easy serving and a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
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Antipasto Ingredients
- 24 green pitted olives
- 12 slices peppered salami
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 24 marinated mozzarella balls
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 24 basil leaves
- 12 pepperoncini, stem removed and sliced in half
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Assemble Ingredients: Gather all your antipasto ingredients and lay them out in separate bowls or plates for easy access while assembling.
- Thread Ingredients: Take a long toothpick and thread a combination of green olive, a folded slice of peppered salami, a slice of prosciutto, a marinated mozzarella ball, a cherry tomato, a fresh basil leaf, and half a pepperoncini. Repeat this process until all ingredients have been used up.
- Arrange and Serve: Arrange the assembled skewers in a circular wreath shape on a serving platter. Optionally, drizzle with homemade or store-bought balsamic glaze or extra oil from the marinated mozzarella for added flavor and shine.
- Chill (Optional): You can serve immediately or store the wreath in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving to keep the ingredients fresh.
Notes
- Use long toothpicks or small skewers to securely thread all ingredients.
- Marinated mozzarella adds extra flavor and moisture—choose your favorite marinade.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 hours for best freshness and food safety.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami and prosciutto and add more vegetables or artichoke hearts.
- Drizzling balsamic glaze right before serving enhances both appearance and flavor.
