Tudor Rose Salami Cheese (Print Version)

Symmetrical salami petals surround a yellow cheese center in a stunning floral appetizer presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 5 slices salami, approx. 2.5–3.1 inches diameter each

→ Cheese

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

# How To Make:

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

02 - Position the round cheese slice at the center, covering the overlapping salami edges to form the rose's button.

03 - Refine the positioning of salami petals to maintain a balanced and visually appealing shape.

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -

It looks absolutely stunning with zero cooking required, so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being glued to the kitchen.
Takes barely ten minutes but feels fancy enough to impress, which is basically the holy grail of entertaining.
Naturally gluten-free and works perfectly on any charcuterie board without needing its own special section.

02 -

Salami at room temperature is infinitely more pliable than cold salami, and the difference between a beautiful rose and a bunch of stiff pieces is literally just five minutes of patience.
If your cheese is sliding around, a tiny dab of mustard or cream cheese on the bottom acts like an invisible glue without changing the flavor.

03 -

Room-temperature salami is your secret weapon—it cooperates instead of resists, and the difference shows immediately in how gracefully your petals curve.
If you're making multiple roses for a party, arrange them all on the same platter so they create a repeating pattern—it's unexpectedly impressive and costs zero extra effort.