Tudor Rose Salami Cheese (Printable View)

Elegant appetizer featuring salami petals arranged around a yellow cheese center in a symmetrical floral design.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

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

→ Cheese

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place five slices of salami on a serving plate, arranging them in a circle with slight overlap to create a symmetrical floral pattern.

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

03 - Fine-tune the placement of the salami slices to ensure an even, visually balanced appearance.

04 - Present immediately as an elegant appetizer, ideal for charcuterie boards or party platters.

# Best Practices:

01 -

It looks like you've mastered some sophisticated culinary technique when really you're just arranging things beautifully.
No cooking means no stress, cleanup, or last-minute panic while guests arrive.
The contrast of cool, salty salami against creamy cheese just works in ways that feel more intentional than it should.

02 -

The size of your salami slices matters more than you'd think; pieces that are too small won't read as petals, and too large won't curve gracefully.
Room-temperature salami and cheese taste better and have more personality than anything straight from the cold—let them sit out for five minutes if you have the time.

03 -

If your salami is curling too aggressively, a five-minute rest at room temperature will make it more pliable and cooperative.
Cheese that's slightly firm works better than room-temperature soft cheese for holding its shape and looking intentional in the center.