A colorful holiday board arranged in a striking candy cane shape with cheeses, meats, and fresh accompaniments.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheeses
01 - 7 oz mozzarella, sliced or bocconcini balls
02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, optional, sliced or crumbled
→ Meats
03 - 7 oz dry-cured salami, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, optional, rolled
→ Accompaniments
05 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
07 - 1.75 oz pomegranate seeds
08 - 3.5 oz green or red grapes
09 - Fresh basil or rosemary sprigs for garnish
→ Crackers & Breads
10 - 5.25 oz assorted crackers or gluten-free crackers
11 - 1 small baguette, sliced, optional
→ Dips & Spreads
12 - 1 small bowl whole-grain mustard or honey
13 - 1 small bowl cranberry chutney or fig jam
# Directions:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, place sliced salami and mozzarella alternately in overlapping layers to form a bold, curving S-shape reminiscent of a candy cane, starting at one corner and curving toward the center, then back to the opposite side.
02 - Fill the inner curve with additional cheese such as goat cheese if used, and roll prosciutto slices to place alongside for contrasting color and texture.
03 - Position halved cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper strips adjacent to the red sections of the arrangement to enhance the festive appearance.
04 - Scatter grapes and pomegranate seeds around the board and tuck in fresh basil or rosemary sprigs to introduce freshness and visual interest.
05 - Place assorted crackers or gluten-free crackers, along with baguette slices if using, along the board edge or separately in a basket.
06 - Place small bowls containing whole-grain mustard or honey and cranberry chutney or fig jam on or near the board.
07 - Finish by tucking extra herb sprigs into the arrangement to elevate the presentation and serve immediately.
