This Festive Antipasto Wreath is a show-stopping edible centerpiece to any holiday spread that’s easy to create and so enjoyable to snack on!
What a Showoff!
Meat and cheese skewers with bowtie pasta and your favorite accompaniments are layered with fresh herbs to make this Festive Antipasto Wreath a holiday party showoff! Add this gorgeous and delicious edible centerpiece to any holiday spread for an appetizer that’s easy to create and so enjoyable to eat!
What Do I Need to Make a Festive Antipasto Wreath?
- Bowtie pasta
- Olive oil
- Mini red peppers, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes
- Spanish queen olives
- Salami
- Mini mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
- White cheddar cheese star shapes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh rosemary stems
- 18 festive food skewers
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How to Make a Festive Antipasto Wreath
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions to al dente and then toss in the olive oil.
- Prepare and line all the ingredients up on a work surface.
- Thread each skewer with a variety of the ingredients except the rosemary stems, mixing and matching the order of each skewer. Slices or leave the cherry tomatoes whole. Fold the salami and basil as you are threading them onto each skewer.
- Layer the skewers on a round platter in the shape of a wreath, with the festive skewer tops facing out. Tuck the rosemary in various spots around the outside of the platter.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
If you make this Festive Antipasto Wreath and post a pic to social, be sure to tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
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Festive Antipasto Wreath
Description
This Festive Antipasto Wreath is a show-stopping edible centerpiece to any holiday spread that’s easy to create and so enjoyable to snack on!
Ingredients
- 20 bowtie pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 sweet mini red peppers, sliced
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 12 Spanish queen olives
- 10 slices salami
- 4 mini mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
- 4 white cheddar cheese star shapes
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 6 fresh rosemary stems
- 18 festive food skewers
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions to al dente and then toss in the olive oil.
- Prepare and line all the ingredients up on a work surface.
- Thread each skewer with a variety of the ingredients except the rosemary stems, mixing and matching the order of each skewer. Slices or leave the cherry tomatoes whole. Fold the salami and basil as you are threading them onto each skewer.
- Layer the skewers on a round platter in the shape of a wreath, with the festive skewer tops facing out. Tuck the rosemary in various spots around the outside of the platter.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
