Tudor Rose Salami Cheese (Printable Version)

A visually striking floral design with salami slices and yellow cheese center for appetizer platters.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 5 slices of salami, approximately 2.5–3 inches in diameter each

→ Cheese

02 - 1 small round slice of yellow cheese (e.g., Gouda or Cheddar), about 1.25–1.5 inches diameter and 0.2 inches thick

# Steps:

01 - Place five salami slices in a circular pattern on a serving plate, slightly overlapping to form a symmetrical flower shape.

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

03 - Refine the placement of the salami petals to ensure symmetry and enhance visual appeal.

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

# Expert Insights:

01 -

It takes ten minutes but looks like you spent hours planning the presentation.
No cooking required, so it's perfect for when you want to impress without stress.
The combination of salty salami and creamy cheese creates a flavor contrast that keeps you reaching for another.

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Temperature matters: pull your salami and cheese from the fridge just before assembling so they're firm enough to hold their shape without sliding.
Cheese shape is everything—a perfectly round slice transforms the whole composition from "arranged ingredients" to "actual flower."

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A small round cutter or the rim of a glass can help you cut perfectly circular cheese slices if your knife skills feel uncertain.
Fresh basil or parsley tucked gently between the petals adds color and a whisper of fresh flavor without overwhelming the delicate balance.