Description
This appetizing board features a delightful assortment of heart-shaped salami and cheeses, accompanied by flavorful dips, fresh fruits, radishes, and multigrain crackers. Perfect for a quick and visually appealing appetizer to serve guests or enjoy a light snack.
Ingredients
Meats and Cheeses
- 3 ounces sliced salami
- 3 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 3 ounces sliced sharp cheddar cheese
Dips
- 1 cup tzatziki
- 1/2 cup beet hummus
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 pink daikon radish (or several small red radishes), thinly sliced
Other
- 5 ounces multigrain crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Meat and Cheese Shapes: Use a 1 or 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut hearts out of the sliced salami. Then, use a larger 3 or 4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut hearts out of the provolone and sharp cheddar cheeses for a festive and appealing shape.
- Set Up Dips: Place the tzatziki and beet hummus into two small bowls. Add small spoons to each bowl for easy serving to allow guests to enjoy the dips mess-free.
- Arrange Crackers and Meats/Cheeses: Arrange the multigrain crackers neatly along the edge of your serving board. Place the arranged cheese and salami hearts beside the crackers together with the bowls of dips to create a balanced presentation.
- Add Fruits and Radishes: Fill in any remaining empty spaces on the board with fresh strawberries, red grapes, raspberries, and sliced radishes. This adds bright colors and fresh flavors that complement the savory meats and cheeses.
- Serve Immediately: Present the appetizer board right away to maintain freshness, vibrant colors, and optimal texture of all ingredients for your guests to enjoy.
Notes
- Using heart-shaped cookie cutters adds a charming visual appeal perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or romantic gatherings.
- Substitute the pink daikon radish with other thinly sliced radishes if not available.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the salami and add more cheese or vegetable options.
- Ensure to arrange the board just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and prevent crackers from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
