Tudor Rose Salami Cheese (Printable)

Symmetrical floral design with salami petals and yellow cheese centerpiece for elegant appetizers.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

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

→ Cheese

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

# How-To Steps:

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

02 - Set the round slice of yellow cheese in the center atop the salami petals to create the focal button of the flower.

03 - Fine-tune the arrangement of salami slices to ensure an even and visually appealing floral presentation.

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

It looks like you spent hours when you actually spent ten minutes, which feels like a small magic trick every time.
No cooking required means your kitchen stays calm and your hands stay cool, even when the party is about to start.
It's inherently gluten-free and adapts beautifully to whatever cured meats and cheeses you have on hand.

02 -

If your salami is too thin or bendy, let the slices sit at room temperature for five minutes to firm up slightly before arranging them.
The visual magic happens in the overlapping—don't space the petals evenly around the plate like a clock, or the rose loses its organic, blooming quality.

03 -

Bring your ingredients to room temperature for five minutes before assembly—cold cheese and salami don't arrange as gracefully and may crack or resist shaping.
If you're making several roses for a party, assemble them on individual small plates rather than clustered on one board, so each one gets its moment and doesn't compete for visual space.