Salami Bow Tie Bites
These delightful Salami Bow Tie Bites stack savory Genoa salami, sharp cheese, cherry tomatoes, and stuffed olives onto easy party picks for a stunning, effortless appetizer.
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Servings: 20 skewers
Calories: 110kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 slices thin round Genoa or hard salami
- 1 block (7 to 8 oz) semi-firm cheese, such as sharp white cheddar, Monterey Jack, or provolone
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 20 pimiento-stuffed green olives
- 20 knotted bamboo cocktail picks (3.5 to 4 inches)
Instructions
- Cut the Cheese: Start by cutting your block of semi-firm cheese into neat, uniform cubes. These will act as the sturdy foundation for your skewers.
- Build the Bottom: Slide a cheese cube onto the bottom of a knotted bamboo cocktail pick, right followed by a whole cherry tomato.
- Fold the Salami: Take a slice of your thin round salami and fold it back and forth like an accordion to create a cute bow tie shape. Carefully pierce the center of the fold with your cocktail pick right above the tomato.
- Add the Olive: Finish off the skewer by pushing a pimiento-stuffed green olive onto the very top tip of the bamboo pick.
- Serve and Enjoy: Repeat the steps for your remaining skewers, arrange them nicely on a platter, and keep them chilled in the fridge until your guests arrive.
Notes
- Prep Time: Takes just 15 minutes total to cut, fold, and assemble 16 to 20 skewers.
- Meat Folding: Fold the thin round salami like an accordion so it forms a neat bow tie shape on the pick.
- Cheese Sizing: Cut your semi-firm cheese block into uniform cubes so each skewer has a sturdy, even base.
- Serving Tip: Keep your finished platter covered and chilled in the refrigerator until party time.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g