Description
A festive antipasto platter arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree, featuring cured meats, cheeses, and vegetables for a holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sliced salami
- 1 pound sliced prosciutto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 cup green olives
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 8 ounces mozzarella balls
- 1 head of lettuce for base
- Toothpicks for assembly
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables and meats.
- Arrange the lettuce on a large platter to form the base of the tree.
- Layer the salami and prosciutto slices to create the tree shape.
- Add cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, and mozzarella balls using toothpicks to secure.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and add more vegetables. Serve with crackers or bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 15g