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Antipasto Wreath

By Lisa Craig | Rate Recipe | Posted: 12/17/23 | Updated: 12/17/23

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Deck out your dinner table with this antipasto wreath for Christmas. This is the cutest Christmas appetizer that offers an elegant appearance and is great for hosting an elegant dinner party. Simple ingredients that offer a big flavor turnout.

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Sliced hard salami, mozzarella pearls, balsamic glaze, green and black olives, and more. A gorgeous antipasto appetizer with a twist for the Christmas season.

Here are a few more holiday recipes you might want to try out. Ritz churro bites, Christmas cracker toffee, or even this spinach pull-apart Christmas bread for another savory appetizer.

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What is an Antipasto Wreath exactly?

An antipasto wreath is a festive way to serve up an appetizer. You are going to use antipasto ingredients and toothpicks to create a wreath shape to mimic a Christmas wreath. All the food is edible.

Fresh veggies, cheese, and assorted cold cuts can be used to make this antipasto “before the meal” appetizer.

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Reasons You Will Love This Appetizer

  • A festive appetizer that fits the holiday entertaining theme! Do more than just a basic platter of antipasto items.
  • In this appetizer, you have a mix of items from meat, cheese, and veggies and a tangy sauce drizzled on top. Guests will do backflips for it.
  • Customize this wreath to fit your personal preference or dietary needs. Swap the types of cheese, meats, veggies, etc.
  • This is easy to assemble and offers a gorgeous and intricate design that will lure in friends and family.
  • A great balance of protein and veggies with a hint of dairy! This can be a healthier appetizer you serve up to family and friends.
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Ingredients Needed

  • Green olives
  • Black olives
  • Sliced hard salami
  • Mozzarella pearl balls
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Rosemary Sprigs, for garnish
  • Thyme sprigs, for garnish
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Supplies Needed

  • Wood or serving skewers (4-5”)
  • Serving tray or circular cutting board
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Variations

Here are some ingredients you can use in replace of the items I used. This can be done or you can make it exactly as I shared in the recipe. The choice is yours!

  • Go meatless and do just veggies
  • Marinated Veggies – Artichoke hearts are wonderful!
  • Feta
  • Goat cheese
  • Shrimp
  • Marinated Anchovies
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Drizzle with Tzatziki sauce instead of balsamic
  • Stuffed grape leaves
  • Pickled Jalapenos
  • Pepperoni
  • Pepperoncini
  • Sriracha mayo sauce for a spicy antipasto
  • Top with pine nuts or crushed almonds
  • Seasonal fruit
  • Roasted root veggies
  • Fruit chutney glaze
  • Etc.
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Tips for Making Antipasto Wreath

Fresh Ingredients

Make sure that when you go to make this antipasto wreath you use fresh and quality ingredients. The veggies need to be plump and ripe, fresh meat, etc.

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Platter

I used a round platter since I am making a wreath. Feel free to use any type of serving tray you have and ensure it is large enough to hold all the items.

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Layer Items

Layering the skewers is going to help add dimension and really allow for that attractive layered effect you are going for. So, just know you have to trust the process.

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Snacks and Dipping Sauces on the Side

Feel free to have a variety of crackers and/or dipping sauces on the side of the serving tray. This allows guests to have more options to go with their antipasto bites. Crackers, crusty bread, and crunchy breadsticks are all great options.

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Storing Leftovers

If you do not eat all your antipasto skewers, simply transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Then snack on them when you get a craving.

You will find since there are veggies and such used, this is a recipe that does not freeze well.

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FAQs

What occasions are Antipasto Wreaths suitable for?

This is an appetizer you can essentially serve anytime. Holiday gatherings, entertaining at dinner parties, potluck events, school events, and more. This is an impressive appetizer that will stand out.

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Can I get creative with the shape of my Antipasto arrangement?

Go right ahead and make any shape you would like. Oval, rectangle, square, etc. Feel free to create any visually appealing look you would like. It doesn’t have to be a wreath shape.

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Can I make an Antipasto Wreath in advance?

You can assemble your wreath and then keep the sauce off until right before serving. Store the wreath covered in the fridge. Then when you are ready to serve, unwrap, drizzle with sauce, and serve.

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Antipasto Wreath

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Servings 12 servings
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Antipasto Wreath is a Christmas shaped wreath that is an antipasto appetizer. Made with salami, mozzarella balls, olives, tomatoes and a balsamic glaze. A must make holiday appetizer.
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Ingredients
  

  • Green olives
  • Black olives
  • Sliced hard salami
  • Mozzarella pearl balls
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Rosemary Sprigs for garnish
  • Thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Slide ingredients onto each skewer. I added 2 slices of salami, 1 mozzarella pearl, 1 cherry tomato and 2 olives per skewer.
  • Arrange a layer of skewers into a circle on your serving tray or board.
  • Arrange a second layer on top of the first layer and garnish the edges with rosemary or thyme sprigs.
  • Drizzle the balsamic glaze across the top of the skewers before serving. Enjoy!

Equipment

Wood or serving skewers (4-5”)
Serving tray or circular cutting board

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