Tudor Rose Salami Cheese (Printer View)

Symmetrical flower design of salami and yellow cheese for elegant appetizer platters.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 5 slices salami, each approximately 2.5–3.1 inches diameter

→ Cheese

02 - 1 small round slice yellow cheese (e.g., Gouda or Cheddar), about 1.2–1.6 inches diameter, 0.2 inches thick

# Method:

01 - On a serving plate, arrange five salami slices in a circle with slight overlap to form a symmetrical floral shape.

02 - Position the round slice of yellow cheese in the center, covering the overlapping salami edges to form the rose's button.

03 - Fine-tune the petal arrangement to ensure symmetry and visual appeal.

04 - Serve immediately as part of a charcuterie board or appetizer platter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It's impossibly simple yet looks like you spent hours planning a showstopper appetizer.
No cooking required means you can assemble it moments before guests arrive, completely stress-free.
The symmetry is oddly satisfying to create and even more satisfying to watch people admire before eating.

02 -

Slightly overlapping the petals is the secret—it's what makes this look like an actual flower instead of five random salami slices around cheese.
Cold ingredients work best; if your salami and cheese have been sitting out, give them five minutes in the fridge so the arrangement stays crisp and the cheese doesn't slip.

03 -

A small round cutter or even a wine glass rim can help you shape the cheese perfectly, but honestly, freehand is charming and guests won't judge the edges.
Make this just before serving—while it holds fine for twenty minutes, the salami stays bouncier and the cheese stays firmly in place if it's freshly arranged.