Holiday wreath board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and fragrant herbs arranged around a creamy dip center.
# 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, omit 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 - A few small olive branches (thoroughly washed, edible varieties recommended)
→ 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 in the center of a large round serving board or platter. Fill it with whipped feta dip or hummus. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper on top.
02 - Surround the bowl with fresh rosemary sprigs and olive branches arranged in a circular pattern to establish the wreath’s base.
03 - Alternately arrange Brie wedges, aged cheddar cubes, and goat cheese rounds evenly around the foliage, providing visual contrast and textural variety.
04 - Fold or roll prosciutto and salami slices, then nestle them between cheese portions. Omit this step to maintain a vegetarian presentation.
05 - Nestle halved red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sliced mini cucumbers evenly among cheese and meats, enhancing color and freshness.
06 - Sprinkle pomegranate arils, roasted almonds, mixed olives, and dried cranberries across the wreath for bursts of flavor and vibrant accents.
07 - Adjust ingredient placement to maintain a visually balanced, perfect circular wreath shape.
08 - Present with assorted crackers or slices of bread on the side, if desired, and serve without delay to preserve freshness.