Evergreen Wreath Board (Printer View)

Holiday wreath with cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and a creamy dip, enhanced by rosemary and olives.

# What you'll need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced into wedges
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, cut into rounds

→ Cured Meats (optional for vegetarian)

04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
07 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
08 - ½ cup pomegranate arils

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
10 - ½ cup mini cucumbers, sliced

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - ½ cup roasted almonds
12 - ½ cup mixed olives (green and black)
13 - ¼ cup dried cranberries

→ Foliage

14 - 6 to 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - Several small olive branches, thoroughly washed and edible

→ Center Dip

16 - 1 cup whipped feta dip (or hummus for vegetarian)
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
18 - ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

# Method:

01 - Position a small bowl at the center of a large round platter. Fill it with whipped feta dip or hummus, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper.
02 - Form a circular base by placing rosemary sprigs and olive branches evenly around the bowl, mimicking a wreath shape.
03 - Distribute wedges, cubes, and rounds of cheese evenly around the foliage, alternating types to create balance in color and texture.
04 - Fold or roll prosciutto and salami slices and tuck them between cheese pieces, omitting this step for a vegetarian version.
05 - Nestle halved grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sliced mini cucumbers among the cheeses and meats to enhance freshness.
06 - Evenly distribute pomegranate arils, roasted almonds, mixed olives, and dried cranberries throughout the arrangement for bursts of flavor and vibrant color.
07 - Adjust positioning of ingredients to achieve a symmetrical, visually appealing circular wreath. Ensure all elements are balanced.
08 - Present immediately alongside crackers or bread as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in fancy presentation, but you'll do it in thirty minutes while chatting with guests who've just arrived
  • There's something about building your own bites from a shared board that makes everyone feel like they're part of the kitchen magic
  • It's endlessly flexible—use what you have, skip what you don't, make it vegetarian or carnivorous depending on your crowd
02 -
  • Prepare your components before you start arranging—cut your cheese, slice your grapes, extract your pomegranate arils. You want to build the board quickly so nothing oxidizes or dries out.
  • Don't make this more than an hour before serving. It looks fresh and intentional that way, not like it's been sitting. Everything should still have its shine and crispness when people eat it.
03 -
  • Buy your cheese the day before and let it sit at room temperature for an hour before slicing. Room-temperature cheese tastes richer and softer than cold cheese, and it's easier to cut into beautiful pieces.
  • If pomegranate arils are out of season, dried cranberries become your jewels—they catch the light the same way, and they're more forgiving to work with. The wreath will still feel festive and beautiful.
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