The Savory Yule Log with Salami and Zucchini is an easy-to-make appetizer and is scenic, tasty, and flavorful. You need very few ingredients to prepare this variant of the sweet Christmas yule log that captivates with its beauty and goodness! First of all, you need slices of long bread for sandwiches which are essential for this type of preparation. How to turn them into a roll? The trick is as simple as it is ingenious: just place the slices of bread close together, slightly overlapping them, and roll them with a rolling pin to make a single rectangle of bread. We fill this rectangle with a cheese and zucchini cream and slices of salami (or with whatever you prefer, at the end of the article you will find some of our suggestions for tasty variations). Once rolled, let our roll rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, and here’s the fun part. To simulate the famous yule log shape, simply cut two thick slices from the roll, one in front and one behind, and place them on the side and top of the roll. Then spread the entire surface of the roll to get a super delicious white yule log, to be decorated with pomegranate seeds that add a particularly pleasant touch of red to look at.
Elegant, scenic, delicious, and so quick to prepare that it takes only 5 minutes: the Savory Yule Log with Salami and Zucchini is perfect as an appetizer in anticipation of the Christmas holidays, but not only, it’s good to prepare and enjoy practically all year round!
INGREDIENTS FOR PREPARING THE SAVORY YULE LOG WITH SALAMI AND ZUCCHINI
4 slices of long bread for sandwiches
12 slices of Hungarian salami
2 zucchinis
12 oz fresh spreadable cheese
to taste pomegranate (for decoration)
to taste extra virgin olive oil
1 sprig of thyme
salt
HOW TO PREPARE THE SAVORY YULE LOG WITH SALAMI AND ZUCCHINI
1. Prepare a cream with the spreadable cheese and the grated zucchinis quickly sautéed in a pan with a drizzle of oil.
2. Lay out the slices of bread, overlapping them and rolling them with a rolling pin to compact them perfectly.
3. Spread the cream on the slices of bread, the slices of salami, and gently roll the obtained roll. Seal it with cling film or transparent wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
4. Cut two slices from the roll, place one alongside and the other on top of the roll, spread the remaining cream on the roll, decorate it with pomegranate seeds, and the savory yule log is ready.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6-8 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for preparing the Savory Yule Log with Salami and Zucchini
- 4 slices long bread for sandwiches
- 12 slices Hungarian salami
- 2 zucchinis
- 12 oz fresh spreadable cheese
- to taste pomegranate (for decoration)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sprig thyme
- salt
Steps to prepare the Savory Yule Log with Salami and Zucchini
Prepare the Savory Yule Log with Salami and Zucchini by first washing the zucchinis, trimming and grating them finely.
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the zucchinis and cook them for a few minutes, seasoning with a pinch of salt and a few leaves of thyme.
Let them cool slightly, then put them in a bowl and add the spreadable cheese, mixing with a spoon to incorporate the two ingredients well.
Place the slices of sandwich bread on a work surface, close to each other and slightly overlapping the edges.
Flatten them with a kitchen rolling pin to compact and join them.
Spread half of the zucchini cream over the entire surface.
Place the slices of Hungarian salami.
Gently roll the slices of bread to form a roll and wrap it in a sheet of aluminum foil or cling film. Let the yule log rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Cut a slice from the front and one from the back of the roll, and place one slice on the outer side of the roll, and another on the top of the roll.
Spread the remaining cream over the entire surface of the yule log and if you want, you can create the typical wood grain with a fork.
Decorate with the pomegranate seeds and serve the Savory Yule Log with Salami and Zucchini.
Simo and Cicci recommend
You can store the Savory Yule Log with Salami and Zucchini in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can replace the fresh spreadable cheese with other creamy cheeses such as crescenza, stracchino, ricotta, mascarpone, or even mayonnaise.
You can substitute the Hungarian salami with Milanese salami or slices of cooked ham. Alternatively, you can also try the smoked salmon or tuna variant.
If you prefer, you can skip cooking the zucchinis by squeezing them well before adding them to the creamy cheese.
