Butterfly Migration Cheddar Olives (Printable Version)

Vibrant cheddar wings with salami body and olive details create a playful, savory snack or party platter.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese and Meats

01 - 7 oz orange cheddar cheese, sliced
02 - 2 oz salami, sliced into rounds or formed into a log shape

→ Vegetables and Garnishes

03 - 1.75 oz black olives, pitted and sliced
04 - 2 to 4 fresh chives or thin pretzel sticks for antennae

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange cheddar slices on a large serving platter in two opposing wing formations, fanning them out to mimic butterfly wings.
02 - Place salami slices or a log vertically at the center of the wings to create the butterfly’s body.
03 - Dot the cheddar wings with sliced black olives to form decorative patterns resembling wing markings.
04 - Insert fresh chives or pretzel sticks at the top of the salami body to simulate butterfly antennae.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes 15 minutes flat and requires zero cooking, so you can make it while chatting with guests.
  • Kids actually eat vegetables and cheese willingly when they're part of a butterfly's disguise.
  • The presentation makes people think you spent hours in the kitchen when you really just arranged some slices.
02 -
  • Don't slice your cheese too thin or it'll wilt and lose that structured wing shape, even at room temperature.
  • If you're making this more than an hour ahead, keep everything separate and assemble only when you're about to serve—moisture is the enemy of this pretty presentation.
03 -
  • A very sharp knife makes clean cheese slices that look intentional instead of ragged—dip it in hot water and wipe it between cuts.
  • If you're entertaining people with different diets, swap the salami for smoked turkey or a vegetarian option and no one will notice the difference in how beautiful it is.
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