Description
This festive Christmas Tree Appetizer is a vibrant, no-cook party platter that combines layers of colorful ingredients like cheese, piquanté peppers, grapes, olives, salami, pretzel sticks, and fragrant rosemary to resemble a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s easy to assemble and offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Meat
- 1 cup cheese cubes
- 3 ounces sliced salami
Vegetables and Fruits
- 4 piquanté peppers
- 1 cup green and red grapes
- 1/2 cup mixed olives
Other
- 5 to 8 small pretzel sticks
- 2 tablespoons rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Arrange the Cheese Cubes: Place a few cheese cubes at the top of a large platter or board in a triangle shape to form the tip of the Christmas tree.
- Layer the Ingredients: Add a layer of piquanté peppers below the cheese, followed by a layer of green grapes, then a layer of cheese cubes again. Continue layering with sliced salami, a layer of red grapes, and finally a layer of mixed olives to build out the tree shape.
- Create the Tree Trunk: Use the pretzel sticks to form the trunk at the bottom center of the tree shape by arranging 5 to 8 sticks vertically.
- Add Rosemary Sprigs: Tuck several rosemary sprigs into the edges around the tree layers to mimic pine needles and add a festive aroma and decorative touch.
Notes
- This appetizer requires no cooking, making it quick and easy to assemble.
- Substitute salami with a vegetarian option if desired.
- Use seedless grapes for easier eating and fewer messes.
- Piquanté peppers can be replaced with mild sweet peppers to adjust spiciness.
- Keep ingredients chilled until assembly to maintain freshness.
