Cheese Olives Pine Tree Wreath (Printable)

A colorful holiday wreath of marinated olives and assorted cheeses for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese Selection

01 - 5.3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
02 - 5.3 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, cubed

→ Olives

04 - 3.5 oz green olives, pitted
05 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted
06 - 3.5 oz black olives, pitted

→ Fresh Elements & Garnishes

07 - 1 small bunch fresh rosemary sprigs
08 - 8 to 10 cherry tomatoes
09 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
10 - 1 cucumber, sliced

→ Extras (optional)

11 - 1.8 oz mini mozzarella balls
12 - Crackers or fresh baguette slices, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular shape on a large round platter to create the base and pine needle effect.
02 - Layer the cubed cheeses and pitted olives in alternating sections around and within the wreath, shaping them to resemble a pine tree's fullness and branches.
03 - Nestle sliced cucumber and mini mozzarella balls among the olives and cheese cubes to add color and enhance the branch effect.
04 - Arrange cherry tomatoes and diced red bell pepper over the wreath to simulate festive ornaments.
05 - Optionally drizzle olive oil and sprinkle cracked black pepper atop the wreath. Serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Substitute cheeses with your favorites such as gouda havarti or pepper jack
  • For a vegan version use plant-based cheeses and olives only
03 -
  • Use a variety of olives for a more colorful presentation
  • Chill the wreath before serving to enhance flavors
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