Evergreen Wreath Board Appetizer (Print Version)

A colorful wreath board featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts, and herbs arranged around a creamy dip.

# Components:

→ 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)

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 - 6–8 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - A few small olive branches, 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 black pepper

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Place a small bowl on a large round serving board and fill it with whipped feta dip or hummus. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle cracked black pepper over the top.
02 - Arrange sprigs of rosemary and olive branches in a circular shape around the bowl to create the wreath’s foundation.
03 - Evenly distribute Brie wedges, cheddar cubes, and goat cheese rounds around the foliage, alternating varieties to create visual interest.
04 - Fold or roll prosciutto and salami slices, tucking them between cheese pieces, skipping this step for a vegetarian presentation.
05 - Nestle halved grapes, cherry tomatoes, and mini cucumber slices among cheeses and meats to provide contrast and color.
06 - Distribute pomegranate arils, roasted almonds, mixed olives, and dried cranberries for added texture and flavor bursts.
07 - Adjust all ingredients to preserve a balanced, circular wreath form, ensuring aesthetic harmony across the arrangement.
08 - Present immediately, optionally accompanied by crackers or bread for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly beautiful but takes just 30 minutes—you'll be the hero without the stress
  • Everyone finds something they love on this board, from cheese lovers to fruit seekers to the salami sneakers
  • You can prep it hours ahead and it actually gets better as flavors mingle
  • It's one of those dishes that feels fancy enough for impressing guests but simple enough that you're not hiding in the kitchen
02 -
  • Wet ingredients will make everything soggy—pat your grapes and pomegranate arils completely dry before they touch the board, and add the cucumber slices as close to serving as possible
  • Room temperature is your friend here; take everything out of the fridge 20 minutes before you start arranging so the cheeses are soft enough to be luxurious but the feta dip isn't melting into puddles
  • You can absolutely prep this hours ahead, but cover it loosely with plastic wrap and keep it cool; the flavors actually marry beautifully and become even better
03 -
  • Use a large round cutting board, marble board, or even a prettier platter than you think you need—the presentation is 50% of what makes this special
  • Arrange everything the morning of if you're serving that evening; this actually gives flavors time to marry and makes last-minute stress disappear
  • The dip in the center is your hero—make sure it's creamy, well-seasoned, and beautiful; this is what everything circles around
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