Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Updated Dec 02, 2025
This festive Christmas wreath appetizer uses salami, mozzarella balls, and olives on skewers for a simple charcuterie board that’s easy to assemble.
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You’ll love this Christmas-themed charcuterie board!
Show off your charcuterie skills with this Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board! This easy tutorial shows you how to make an antipasto skewer wreath that pairs great with a Christmas charcuterie board. This is as artsy as I get with my holiday appetizer food in the shape of wreaths! It’s fun to serve food in this festive presentation, and fun to eat food off a stick! (Did I mention how fun this holiday charcuterie board is? Ha!)
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Christmas Charcuterie Board Ingredients
- Beef salami: Make sure it’s thinly sliced, because you fold each salami round in half twice. If you want to use less meat, you can cut each piece in half, then fold that in half once.
- Mozzarella balls: If you can’t find mozzarella balls, you can use feta or white cheddar cheese cubes.
- Grape tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes also work.
- Green olives: I recommend green olives for their festive color, but any olives work.
- Rosemary sprigs: Fresh thyme and fresh sage are good substitutions.
- Balsamic glaze: Here’s an easy tutorial for how to make balsamic glaze. You can also buy premade glaze at the grocery store in the vinegar section.
How to Make a Christmas Charcuterie Board
Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces beef salami
- 16 ounces mini mozzarella cheese balls about 24–30
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes about 24–30
- 16 ounces green olives pits removed (about 24–30)
- 12-15 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Balsamic glaze for serving
Instructions
- Place folded salami, mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes, and green olives on a skewer. Repeat with the remaining skewers and ingredients, switching the order of ingredients on each one for variety.
- Place the skewers on a large circular serving platter or cutting board, overlapping them if needed to fit the size of the board. Tuck the rosemary sprigs underneath the skewers all around the wreath.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Drizzle with balsamic glaze right before serving.
Equipment
Notes
- My Top Tip: Don’t add the balsamic glaze until you’re ready to serve. If you add it too soon, the antipasto wreath could get soggy.
- Storage: Store your charcuterie wreath in an airtight container or a plastic bag in the fridge. The skewers should keep for at least 3–5 days without the balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Variations
- Make it vegetarian. Instead of beef salami, try cucumber slices, bell pepper slices, mini naans, or marinated vegetables like artichokes or hearts of palm.
- Marinate the ingredients before skewering. Instead of drizzling with balsamic glaze, marinate all the ingredients together with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, and then skewer them.
- Add some sweetness. Try grapes, dried cranberries, figs, or candied orange slices to balance the saltiness.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t add the balsamic glaze until you’re ready to serve. If you add it too soon, the antipasto wreath could get soggy.
- Alternate colors and textures. Assemble each skewer a little differently so the wreath looks extra full and festive.
- Don’t overthink it. The beauty of this Christmas charcuterie wreath is that you can use whatever ingredients you want. As long as it looks like a wreath, your guests will be happy!
Serving Ideas
- Dips: Ranch Dip, Whipped Feta Dip, Avocado Hummus Dip
- Platters: Christmas Tree Vegetable Platter, Crudite Platter, Mezze Platter
- Salads: Christmas Wreath Salad, Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad, Candied Walnuts and Pear Salad
FAQs
Yes, you can make the antipasto skewers a few days ahead of time, as long as you store them properly in an airtight container or plastic bag in the fridge. Just don’t add the balsamic glaze until right before serving.
My favorite charcuterie boards are from etúHOME. They make a wide variety of boards, ranging in size and color, with high-quality wood that looks beautiful in any space.
Comments
I will try this recipe. Looks tasty
Hope you enjoy!
Yumna, I love your recipes, they’re simple practical and yummy. I love your genuine personality and your smiley face!
Thank you so much! That is the goal of my recipes. Thank you!!