Antipasto Skewer Christmas Wreath
Create a colorful and flavorful appetizer with antipasto skewers! Festive and easy to assemble in a wreath shape, ideal for easy holiday entertaining.
Servings: 36 skewers
Equipment
- 36 4-inch skewers or wood picks
Ingredients
- 36 cubes (or more) assorted cheeses such as cheddar, Colby jack, mozzarella balls
- 36 slices (or more) of salami, Sopressata or pepperoni
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup quartered marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 ½ cups peppadew peppers
- 1 ½ cups pitted olives of choice I used green and kalamata olives
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for serving
- Assorted crackers for serving
- Pesto for dipping or balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by cubing the cheese and straining the olives, peppers, artichoke hearts, etc.
- Begin threading your ingredients onto a skewer, alternating ingredients. Repeat this process for all 36 skewers.
- Arrange the skewers in a circular pattern on a platter or board, alternating and stacking skewers to create a wreath design.
- Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs between the skewers to fill in gaps and to mimic a Christmas wreath.
- Serve immediately or cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Visit your grocery store’s olive / antipasto bar for quick shopping of ingredients.
- You can assemble your skewers a day in advance if you prefer during the busy holiday season; keep them covered in the refrigerator especially if using any marinated ingredients. Add rosemary sprigs just before serving.
- Adjust ingredients to your taste, add gherkins, more meats such as prosciutto, etc. Make your skewers all the same or vary your skewers with different combinations of ingredients on each skewer.
- You can serve your antipasto skewer wreath as is, or with a bowl of pesto, Italian dressing or balsamic glaze for drizzling on your skewers. If offering pesto, it’s a good idea to float some olive oil on top to prevent your pesto from oxidizing (turning brown) while serving.