Flower-Shaped Charcuterie & Cheese Platter
Create a stunning flower-shaped charcuterie platter with salami, cheese, olives, basil, and chives. Perfect for parties and holidays.
Categories: SNACKS
Ingredients
- 20–24 thin slices turkey salami
- 20–24 small slices or wedges of mild white cheese
- 20–24 thin strips of cheddar cheese
- 3–4 large mozzarella slices for the center flowers
- 1 cup mixed green and black olives
- 1 large handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 bunch fresh chives
- 2–3 slices turkey ham, for the decorative bow
- 1 small round white serving platter
Cooking Instructions
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Arrange the turkey salami slices around the outer edge of the platter, slightly overlapping each slice to create a full circular flower border.
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Cut the white cheese into elongated wedges or rectangles and place them in a second circle, pointing outward like flower petals.
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Place a small strip of cheddar on top of each cheese piece.
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Add long chive stems between the cheese petals, extending outward to emphasize the flower design.
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For the center, gently fold mozzarella slices into loose calla-lily shapes and arrange three together like flowers.
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Roll several slices of turkey salami tightly into salami roses, then place two large roses in the middle of the platter.
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Scatter fresh basil leaves around the roses to create the appearance of flower leaves.
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Fill the lower center with a mixture of green and black olives.
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Fold thin slices of turkey ham into a small decorative bow and place it between the salami roses.
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Finish by adjusting the chives and basil so the entire platter has a balanced, symmetrical floral appearance.
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Refrigerate until serving and allow the platter to sit at room temperature for about 10u201315 minutes before serving.
Chef notes
- Choose thin, flexible slices of salami and cheese so they’re easy to fold and shape into beautiful petals. - Create the center flower first, rolling the meat tightly and layering additional slices around it for a fuller bloom. - Keep the flower petals evenly spaced to achieve a clean, symmetrical presentation. - Mix colors and textures—pair creamy cheeses, cured meats, olives, and fresh greens for an eye-catching platter. - Chill the finished platter for 15–20 minutes before serving to help the flowers maintain their shape and keep everything fresh.
