This Antipasto Christmas Wreath is the cutest holiday appetizer! It's ready in just a few minutes and is fun to make.
It's a show-stopping, beautiful dish to serve for a Christmas party or dinner.
It's also easy to pull together. Although it may take a little bit to make every skewer, it's not a difficult process!
Antipasto Wreath Appetizer Features
Beyond the fact that this is a beautiful and festive appetizer recipe, this antipasto wreath is so easy to make.
It's literally as simple as assembling your skewers with a mixture of olives, tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and salami.
Then you get to lay the skewers on a plate and garnish with rosemary for a very festive-looking dish.
It's so fun to serve this to people (everyone will ooh and ahh!) and it can easily be prepared in advance.
Holiday Antipasto Wreath Ingredients
- Tomatoes - you can use either cherry or grape tomatoes.
- Olives - I like to use a mix of Greek olives (both green and black) for some visual interest and a variety of flavors.
- Fresh Mozzarella - use small balls (like Ciliegine) that are about the size of the cherry tomatoes.
- Salami - use your favorite type of sliced salami. Just make sure it's thin enough to fold into quarters.
- Rosemary - you'll need a bunch of fresh rosemary. One plastic clamshell package sold at most grocery stores will be enough!
- Dressing - use extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to top the skewers.
- Bamboo Skewers - you'll need about 30 small bamboo skewers. Plain skewers or ones with a twist at the top will both work.
More Beautiful Christmas Appetizers
Little bites and canapes are a wonderful way to keep your guests fed and happy while you're prepping dinner. Here are some of my other favorite appetizer recipes.
- Christmas Tree Appetizer - an easy charcuterie tree that's perfect for a holiday party.
- Christmas Fruit Wreath - a beautiful and festive holiday appetizer made with grapes, kiwi, and raspberry
- Persimmon Prosciutto Crostinis - an easy appetizer perfect for the holidays
- Skordalia Recipe - a delicious potato and garlic dip
- Cozy Winter Squash Tart - a beautiful and tasty puff pastry tart with delicata squash
Christmas Antipasto Wreath
Equipment
- 30 bamboo skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ pound mixed Greek olives
- 8 ounces fresh Mozzarella balls like Ciliegine
- 4 ounces sliced salami
- 1 bunch fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Thread a mixture of tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and salami onto each skewer, until you run out of ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the skewers.
- Arrange the skewers on a large plate in a wreath pattern.
- Weave the rosemary amongst the skewers to finish the wreath.
Alyssa says
Wow crazy beautiful!! Well done 👍
Emily says
Thank you so much, Alyssa! 🙂
Mary Moore says
Hey I just wanted to say your wreath is gorgeous and I want to try and make it as beautiful as you did 😇
Emily says
Thank you so much! I am sure yours will be gorgeous too!
Jodi says
Hi, this wreath is beautiful and very appetizing!
You mentioned using artichoke hearts and I would like to use on a few skewers instead of salami. What exactly would i look for at the store so I get the right “artichoke” to add to this dish?. Can I use artichokes in a jar or would u use a fresh artichoke (and boil to softness or whatever?) thanks!
Emily says
Love that you're going to try this! I would absolutely buy artichoke hearts in a can. They taste great and will make this recipe easy to pull together.
Meagan says
Hi! Just wondering if the dressing should be added just before serving or if the wreath can be stored with the dressing already on it. Thanks!
Emily says
If you're making several hours or a day in advance, I'd store the dressing separately. Hope this helps!
Stephanie Killian says
Amazing concept and delicious! I made this Christmas Antipasto Wreath for a small party of 6 close friends and it was the hit of the party. Everyone loved how pretty it looked, and several commented on how the rosemary enhanced the flavor of the meat on the skewers. Fantastic concept! Thank you for posting it.