Tudor Rose Salami Cheese (Print)

A striking appetizer featuring salami petals arranged around a yellow cheese center for elegant serving.

# Components:

→ Meats

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

→ Cheese

02 - 1 small round slice yellow cheese (such as Gouda or Cheddar), about 1.25–1.5 inches diameter, 0.2 inches thick

# Directions:

01 - On a serving plate, place five salami slices in a circular pattern with edges slightly overlapping to form a symmetrical flower shape.

02 - Position the round slice of yellow cheese at the center, covering the overlapping sections of the salami petals to create the floral button.

03 - Gently adjust the salami slices as needed to maintain an even, visually appealing floral arrangement.

04 - Present the assembled floral design immediately as part of a charcuterie or appetizer platter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It looks so stunning that people assume you've spent hours in the kitchen, when really you've just arranged five things in a circle.
Zero cooking means no stress, no cleanup disasters, and the ability to make it literally minutes before guests arrive.
It's naturally gluten-free and works beautifully on any charcuterie board or passed around on a platter.

02 -

Room-temperature salami stays pliable enough to arrange without cracking, but cold salami right from the fridge will fight you—let it sit out for five minutes if you're struggling to make the petals cooperate.
The cheese round makes or breaks this visually; if it's too thin it disappears, too thick it looks clunky, so aim for something you could slice through with a warm knife without much resistance.

03 -

Arrange your salami petals first before cutting the cheese, so you can size the cheese round to perfectly fit your specific rose rather than forcing your design to match a pre-cut piece.
If your cheese is crumbly or won't hold a clean round, it's likely too cold or the wrong variety—swap it out for something firmer and let it warm up slightly before shaping.