Tudor Rose Appetizer Design (Printable format)

Symmetrical salami flower with cheese center, ideal for party platters and elegant hors d'oeuvres.

# List of ingredients:

→ Meats

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

→ Cheese

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

# How to make it:

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

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

03 - Adjust the salami petals to ensure symmetry and enhance visual appeal.

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

It takes exactly ten minutes and impresses people far more than that timeframe deserves.
No cooking required means you can make these while wearing your nicest clothes without worrying about splatters.
The visual payoff is instant—a plate that looks like you spent hours fussing when really you just folded some meat.

02 -

The overlap is everything—if your salami slices are too stiff and won't bend slightly, let them sit at room temperature for a minute to soften just enough to curve naturally.
Yellow cheese is not just for looks; its firmness is what keeps this whole arrangement from collapsing, so skip the soft spreads even if they're tempting.

03 -

Room-temperature salami is your secret weapon; it flexes and drapes like fabric instead of cracking, making those petals look intentional and graceful.
A single fresh basil leaf placed in the very center, just before serving, makes people think you spent way more time on this than you did.