Tudor Rose Appetizer (Print Version)

Symmetrical salami petals encircle a yellow cheese center, perfect for elegant appetizer platters.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 5 slices salami, approximately 2.4–3.1 inches diameter each

→ Cheese

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

# Directions:

01 - Place five salami slices on a serving plate in a circular pattern, overlapping slightly to mimic flower petals.

02 - Set the round yellow cheese slice at the center, covering the overlapping edges of the salami to create the floral button.

03 - Refine the placement of salami petals to ensure a balanced and visually appealing arrangement.

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It takes ten minutes but looks like you spent an hour planning your spread.
No cooking required means you can make it while guests are arriving and still feel composed.
Works perfectly for gluten-free eating without any awkward substitutions or explanations.

02 -

Uniform salami slices are non-negotiable—they're what make the whole symmetry thing actually work and look intentional rather than accidental.
A cheese round cutter, if you have one, transforms this from slightly fiddly to genuinely effortless, so it's worth keeping one in a drawer if you plan to make this more than once.

03 -

Buy pre-sliced salami if you can—this recipe requires zero cooking skill, so why complicate it with knife work that doesn't matter.
Keep your cheese cutter or small sharp knife within arm's reach, because the only thing that separates effortless from awkward is having your tools ready before you start assembling.