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Flower-Shaped Charcuterie & Cheese Platter

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

  • Servings

    10 Persons

  • Prep Time

    30 Minutes

  • Cook Time

    0 Minutes

  • Difficulty

    Beginner Level

Flower-shaped charcuterie and cheese platter with salami roses, cheese petals, cheddar strips, olives, fresh basil, and chives on a white serving plate.

A stunning flower-shaped charcuterie platter with salami, cheese, cheddar, olives, basil, and elegant edible decorations.

Tags: charcuterie platter, appetizer, party food, cheese platter, salami, holiday appetizer, easy appetizer

Categories: SNACKS

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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

  1. 01

    Arrange the turkey salami slices around the outer edge of the platter, slightly overlapping each slice to create a full circular flower border.

  2. 02

    Cut the white cheese into elongated wedges or rectangles and place them in a second circle, pointing outward like flower petals.

  3. 03

    Place a small strip of cheddar on top of each cheese piece.

  4. 04

    Add long chive stems between the cheese petals, extending outward to emphasize the flower design.

  5. 05

    For the center, gently fold mozzarella slices into loose calla-lily shapes and arrange three together like flowers.

  6. 06

    Roll several slices of turkey salami tightly into salami roses, then place two large roses in the middle of the platter.

  7. 07

    Scatter fresh basil leaves around the roses to create the appearance of flower leaves.

  8. 08

    Fill the lower center with a mixture of green and black olives.

  9. 09

    Fold thin slices of turkey ham into a small decorative bow and place it between the salami roses.

  10. 10

    Finish by adjusting the chives and basil so the entire platter has a balanced, symmetrical floral appearance.

  11. 11

    Refrigerate until serving and allow the platter to sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes before serving.

Chef notes

This beautiful flower-shaped charcuterie platter turns simple meats, cheeses, olives, and fresh herbs into an elegant centerpiece. Arrange the ingredients in concentric layers to create a colorful floral design that’s perfect for parties, holidays, brunches, and special gatherings.

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