Description
Learn how to create a stunning charcuterie board featuring beautifully styled salami roses, folds, and ribbons. This guide shows you step-by-step techniques to arrange salami and optional prosciutto slices artistically alongside cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruit, and fresh herbs, perfect for elegant appetizers or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 20–30 thin slices salami (about 8 oz total)
- 10 slices prosciutto or soppressata (optional, ~3 oz)
Pairings
- Crackers
- Cheeses
- Nuts
- Olives
- Fresh fruit for pairing
Garnish & Tools
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish
- Small ramekin or wine glass (for rose shape)
- Optional: skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Salami Rose: Fold slices in half and overlap them along the rim of a wine glass or small ramekin. Add 2–3 overlapping layers, then carefully flip the assembled pieces off the glass to create a full, flower-like rose shape.
- Quarter Fold: Fold salami slices twice to create small petal-shaped quarters. Stack these quarter folds in clusters to mimic floral petals.
- Salami River: Arrange the quarter folds in an S-curve pattern across your board to create a flowing, river-like visual effect.
- Fan Fold: Half-fold salami slices and layer them in a fanned-out formation for additional texture and design.
- Ribbons (for Prosciutto): Fold long slices of prosciutto lengthwise, then loosely drape them on the board to resemble delicate ribbons.
- Board Assembly: Begin placing the focal points such as cheeses and salami roses on your board. Arrange the various salami folds and prosciutto ribbons around these centers. Fill any remaining spaces with fruits, nuts, olives, and crackers.
- Final Garnish: Add sprigs of fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme across the board to introduce color contrast and a fresh aroma for a visually appealing and fragrant presentation.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced meats for easier folding and shaping.
- The wine glass or small ramekin helps form perfect salami roses but can be substituted with any small round object.
- Feel free to customize the board with your favorite cheeses, nuts, fruits, and crackers to suit your taste.
- Optional skewers or toothpicks can help secure delicate folds if needed.
- Prepare the board shortly before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
