Antipasto Wreath

Author by Amanda Davis on December 11, 2023 Updated on December 11, 2023

5 from 2 votes

Dress up antipasto into a festive wreath for Christmas! Mix and match with lots of different options for an impressive looking and delicious tasting appetizer.

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This gorgeous antipasto wreath is an eye-catching festive appetizer to snack on before your holiday meal, and it’s so easy to assemble!

Why this recipe works

The real beauty of this gorgeous antipasto wreath is how versatile it is when it comes to ingredients. Mix and match different types of meat on each skewer, pairing it with mozzarella pearls, basil, cherry tomatoes, olives, and artichoke hearts. There are endless options to choose from!

Serve alongside this Christmas tree cheese platter for an extra festive spread for the holidays.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

MEAT – We used a spicy Genoa salami and prosciutto salami blend for our two meat options. Antipasto is Italian in origin meaning “before the meal” and typically contains cured meats like pancetta, Coppa, soppressata, dry cured salami, prosciutto, and pepperoni among others. Play with what you like.

ADDITIONS – Basil, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, green olives, pitted kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and mozzarella pearls are what we used. Stuffed olives, tortellini, stuffed peppers, marinated mushrooms, or pickled vegetables are also great options for your skewers. You may also use cubed parmesan on some of the skewers to mix up the cheeses a bit. Rosemary sprigs are added to the final product to give it a festive wreath look.

How to Make an Antipasto Wreath

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Mix and match the ingredients onto 4 inch skewers, using one mozzarella pearl, basil leaf, olive, your choice of vegetable, and one of the two meats on each skewer.
Arrange and layer skewers on a large cutting board or circular serving platter in the shape of a wreath. Tuck in sprigs of rosemary around the wreath.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

How do I store this antipasto wreath?

Store the antipasto wreath covered with foil in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Serving Suggestions

This antipasto wreath presents itself with how pretty it is. Optionally drizzle with a balsamic glaze or serve it on the side. Mix and match ingredients so your guests have options to choose from! You may make the skewers and assemble the wreath a day in advance then store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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This post originally appeared on this blog on November 25, 2021.

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Amanda Davis is the entrepreneurial mom of four grown children and four step children. She and her husband, Chef Antoine, love to cook together creating recipes for this blog. Amanda also make kid's crafts and creates decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years. She is also a craft book author five times over and product developer as well as the owner of FunFamilyCrafts.com. You can find her on social media by using the buttons to the left!