Evergreen Wreath Board Appetizer (Printable Version)

A colorful holiday board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and fresh herbs arranged with creamy dip center.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

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, washed and edible

→ Center Dip

16 - 1 cup whipped feta dip (or hummus for vegetarian)
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
18 - ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Place a small bowl in the center of a large round board or platter. Fill it with whipped feta dip or hummus, drizzle olive oil on top, and sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper.
02 - Arrange sprigs of fresh rosemary and olive branches in a circular shape around the bowl, forming the base of the wreath.
03 - Evenly layer the Brie wedges, aged cheddar cubes, and goat cheese rounds around the foliage, alternating for balanced color and texture.
04 - Fold or roll prosciutto and salami slices and tuck them between the cheese pieces, omitting this step for a vegetarian presentation.
05 - Nestle halved red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices among the cheeses and meats to add freshness and variety.
06 - Distribute pomegranate arils, roasted almonds, mixed olives, and dried cranberries around the wreath to enhance color and flavor bursts.
07 - Adjust the ingredients as necessary to maintain a visually balanced circular wreath shape, ensuring all sections are evenly filled.
08 - Present immediately with complementary crackers or bread, if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like edible art, but requires zero cooking skills—just arranging what you already love to eat
  • You can make it vegetarian or keep the cured meats; everyone finds something that speaks to them on this board
  • It comes together in 30 minutes and becomes the star of any gathering without stealing your entire evening
  • The wreath shape makes it Instagram-worthy, but more importantly, it makes people feel celebrated
02 -
  • Prepare everything else first, then assemble the board within 30 minutes of serving. Cheese and fruit are forgiving, but fresh herbs will start to wilt if they sit too long on a warm board.
  • The wreath shape isn't just decoration—it naturally guides people around the board so they discover all the flavors. I learned this when I arranged my first one randomly, and people kept going back to the same spot. The wreath solves that problem.
  • Use a truly round board or platter. The circular shape IS the design, so it needs to work with your presentation, not against it.
03 -
  • Cut your cheeses into slightly larger pieces than you think you need—they make a bigger visual impact and people actually taste them rather than popping tiny bites mindlessly
  • If fresh rosemary isn't available or feels expensive, fresh thyme creates a similar wreath effect, or you can lean entirely into edible herbs like fresh parsley or oregano. The greenery is the framework; the herb choice is yours.
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