Tudor Rose Salami Cheese (Print Version)

Symmetrical floral design of salami petals encircling a yellow cheese center for elegant appetizers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 5 slices of salami (approximately 2.5 to 3.1 inches diameter each)

→ Cheese

02 - 1 small round slice of yellow cheese such as Gouda or Cheddar (approximately 1.2 to 1.6 inches diameter, 0.2 inches thick)

# How to Make It:

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

02 - Set the small round slice of yellow cheese into the center of the salami circle, covering the overlapping edges to create the rose's button.

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

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -

Takes ten minutes but looks like you spent an hour planning it.
No cooking required, which means no stress and a cool, fresh bite that tastes like sophistication.
Works perfectly on any platter or board without needing special equipment or ingredients.

02 -

Room-temperature salami is more pliable and easier to arrange without cracking or curling up at the edges.
If your cheese round is too thick or too hard, it won't sit elegantly; a slightly softer cheese or a thinner slice transforms the whole visual and makes assembly effortless.

03 -

Cold cheese holds its shape better, so keep it in the fridge until the last moment before assembly.
If your salami is too thin or flimsy, ask the butcher counter for slices cut slightly thicker than usual—it makes all the difference in how confidently the petals stand.