A vibrant holiday board featuring mozzarella, salami, and colorful accompaniments shaped like a candy cane.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 7 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or bocconcini
02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, optional, sliced or crumbled
→ Meats
03 - 7 oz dry-cured salami, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, optional, rolled
→ Accompaniments
05 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
07 - 1.75 oz pomegranate seeds, for garnish
08 - 3.5 oz green or red grapes
09 - Fresh basil or rosemary sprigs, for garnish
→ Crackers & Breads
10 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers or gluten-free crackers
11 - 1 small baguette, sliced, optional
→ Dips & Spreads
12 - 1 small bowl whole-grain mustard or honey
13 - 1 small bowl cranberry chutney or fig jam
# Steps:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, place the salami and mozzarella alternately in overlapping slices, forming a bold, curving S-shape that resembles a candy cane, starting at one corner curving toward the center and then outward to the opposite side.
02 - Fill the curve with goat cheese, if using, and rolled prosciutto, enhancing color and texture.
03 - Position cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper strips alongside the red sections to add vibrant festive color.
04 - Distribute grapes, pomegranate seeds, and fresh herbs such as basil or rosemary around the board for freshness and visual appeal.
05 - Place assorted crackers and baguette slices along the board’s edges or serve separately in a basket.
06 - Position whole-grain mustard or honey and cranberry chutney or fig jam in small bowls on or near the board.
07 - Tuck in sprigs of basil or rosemary throughout the arrangement to finish with a holiday touch; serve immediately.
