Description

This festive Christmas Antipasto Wreath is a vibrant and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Skewers loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Greek olives, fresh mozzarella balls, and savory salami are artistically arranged in a wreath shape, accented with fragrant rosemary and drizzled with a tangy balsamic and olive oil dressing. It’s an easy no-cook recipe that offers a beautiful presentation and a delightful mix of flavors.

Ingredients

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Antipasto Skewers

1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 pound mixed Greek olives
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (like Ciliegine)
4 ounces sliced salami
1 bunch fresh rosemary

Dressing

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

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Instructions

Assemble Skewers: Thread a mixture of cherry tomatoes, mixed Greek olives, fresh mozzarella balls, and sliced salami onto each skewer until all ingredients are used up, ensuring an even distribution of flavors on each skewer.
Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined to create a flavorful dressing that complements the antipasto.
Dress Skewers: Drizzle the prepared olive oil and balsamic dressing evenly over the assembled skewers to infuse them with tangy and savory notes.
Arrange Wreath: Lay the skewers flat on a large serving plate, arranging them in a circular wreath pattern for an appealing festive look.
Garnish with Rosemary: Weave sprigs of fresh rosemary around and between the skewers to enhance the presentation and add a fresh aromatic touch that evokes holiday spirit.

Notes

Use skewers that are sturdy enough to hold the ingredients without breaking or splintering.
Feel free to swap salami with other cured meats like prosciutto or pepperoni for variety.
If fresh mozzarella balls are unavailable, cut a block of mozzarella into bite-sized cubes.
The antipasto wreath can be assembled a few hours ahead and refrigerated; add rosemary garnish just before serving to keep it fresh.
To make the skewers vegetarian, omit the salami and add marinated artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers instead.