Salami, Cheese & Cucumber Skewers
Cuisine
American
Servings
20 Persons
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Cook Time
0 Minutes
Difficulty
Beginner Level
Easy salami, cheese and cucumber skewers make a beautiful, crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, holidays and gatherings.
Tags: appetizer, party food, easy appetizer, finger food, cheese skewers, salami, cucumber, holiday appetizer, charcuterie, party snacks
Categories: SNACKS
Ingredients
- 20–24 thin slices beef or turkey salami
- 20–24 small cheese cubes — cheddar, Swiss, Gouda, or Monterey Jack
- 2 large cucumbers
- 20–24 small cubes of assorted cheese for the bottom
- 1–2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped
- Black pepper, to taste
- 20–24 wooden appetizer skewers or toothpicks
Cooking Instructions
- 01
Prepare the cucumber: Wash the cucumbers and use a vegetable peeler to cut them lengthwise into very thin ribbons.
- 02
Make the cucumber loops: Fold each ribbon into loose waves or loops and place them around the base of each skewer.
- 03
Add the bottom cheese: Cut assorted cheeses into chunky cubes and place one cube at the bottom of each skewer.
- 04
Fold the salami: Take one thin slice of salami and gently fold or curl it into a small cup/rose shape.
- 05
Add the cheese: Place a small cheese cube inside the center of the folded salami.
- 06
Secure the skewer: Push a wooden skewer vertically through the cheese and salami, keeping the cucumber underneath.
- 07
Vary the cheeses: Use different cheeses throughout the platter—plain, yellow, herb-speckled, or peppered—for the same colorful appearance as the photo.
- 08
Season: Add a tiny sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper or herbs where desired.
- 09
Arrange: Stand the skewers upright in neat rows on a rustic wooden serving board.
- 10
Serve: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving so everything stays firm and fresh.
Chef notes
These Salami, Cheese & Cucumber Skewers are a simple way to turn everyday ingredients into an elegant appetizer. Thinly folded salami, creamy cheese, fresh cucumber ribbons and colorful cheese cubes are stacked on skewers for a beautiful presentation. They’re easy to prepare ahead and perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, charcuterie boards and special occasions.