SALAMI and OLIVE BOWS in 5 minutes, elegant and tasty, are the perfect appetizer for the holiday table prepared with just two ingredients and in a short time.
I confess that I’m already thinking about the Christmas menu, even though every year my mom starts early with her endless lists of Christmas appetizers and I always come up with something different at the last minute. This time I’ve decided to get ahead with simple, quick, and scenic ideas, perfect for both the Christmas Eve dinner and the New Year’s buffet.
The salami bows with olives are one of those quick Christmas appetizers that save you in a pinch: just two ingredients, no cooking, and you have instant Christmas snacks that look like they’ve come from a savory pastry shop. I often prepare them as finger food for an elegant aperitif or a dinner with friends, but they really stand out on the holiday table.
If you’re looking for easy and quick Christmas recipes, these bows are ideal: everyone loves them, you can prepare them in advance and arrange them on a tray decorated with some rosemary sprigs or red berries to immediately evoke the Christmas atmosphere. Plus, they’re cold appetizers without cooking, so you don’t even have to turn on the oven when you’re already juggling multiple dishes at once.
In short, whether it’s Christmas, New Year’s, or Christmas Eve, the salami and olive bows are a practical and scenic solution to impress without stress. I’ve already added them to my list of elegant Christmas appetizer ideas, so this time I’ll be ready before my mom!
Join me in the kitchen today, we’re making salami and olive bows.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6Pieces
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 6 green olives (pitted)
- 6 slices Milan salami
Steps
Make a cut in the pitted olives to create an opening.
Curl the slice of salami in the center like a bow and attach the olive to hold everything in place, creating a sort of bow tie.
Arrange them on the serving plate with some arugula, add skewers, and place them on the table.
Bon appétit
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SALAMI and OLIVE BOWS 5-minute appetizer
Why make salami and olive bows
Quick: you can make them in a flash in 5 minutes, without messing anything up.
Versatile: perfect for Christmas, but also for Easter, parties, or aperitifs.
Economical: just two ingredients and you make a good impression.
Scenic: on the table, they look like a real centerpiece of appetizers.
Extra tips
Alternate Milan salami, Hungarian salami, or spicy to add more color to the appetizer tray.
You can enrich the dish by adding stuffed olives, perhaps with peppers or cheese, to make them even more delicious.
Prepare a nice mixed tray with Christmas snacks, like vol-au-vents, puff pastry treats, and mini quiches.
For the New Year’s Eve dinner, stick them on skewers decorated with gold or silver details.
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FAQ SALAMI and OLIVE BOWS 5-minute appetizer
Can I prepare the salami and olive bows in advance?
Yes, but it’s better only a few hours before serving, keeping them well covered in the fridge.
What olives are best for this recipe?
I prefer large green ones, more scenic, but black or Taggiasca olives are also fine.
Can I make them the day before?
Better not, as the salami tends to dry out. Prepare them a few hours before and keep them covered in the fridge.
Are they suitable for a buffet?
Absolutely yes: being finger food, everyone grabs their own and there is no need to dirty dishes.
