Description
A delicious and visually stunning Christmas tree made of assorted cured meats, cheeses, and fresh ingredients, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound assorted cured meats (salami, prosciutto, pepperoni)
- 1 pound assorted cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced into stars or tree shapes
- ½ cup olives (green and black)
- 1 cup grapes (red and green)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- Fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme) for garnish
- Optional: Assorted crackers and breadsticks
Instructions
- On a large cutting board or platter, lay parchment paper shaped like a Christmas tree.
- Layer the cured meats starting with larger pieces at the base, moving to smaller ones to shape the tree.
- Cut cheeses into festive shapes using cookie cutters if desired; arrange around the meat.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, olives, and grapes to resemble ornaments on the tree.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries on top and tuck fresh herbs throughout for added color.
- Optionally serve with assorted crackers or breadsticks for extra crunch.
Notes
- This festive platter can be customized with your favorite cured meats and cheeses.
- Garnish with seasonal herbs for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg