Infinity Loop Salami Nuts (Print Version)

Salami slices elegantly arranged with mixed nuts in an endless figure-eight pattern for a stunning starter.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Charcuterie

01 - 24 thin slices high-quality salami (approximately 5.3 oz)

→ Nuts

02 - 1 cup roasted mixed nuts (120 g) for first bowl
03 - 1 cup roasted mixed nuts (120 g) for second bowl

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - Fresh herb sprigs (rosemary or thyme)
05 - Crackers or breadsticks (optional, not gluten-free)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place two small bowls about 12 inches apart on a large serving platter or board and fill each with 1 cup of mixed nuts.
02 - Arrange salami slices on the board in a continuous figure-eight (∞) loop weaving around and between the two bowls, slightly overlapping for a seamless appearance.
03 - Tuck fresh herb sprigs around the salami to enhance color and aroma, if desired.
04 - Add crackers or breadsticks to the platter if serving, noting these are not gluten-free.
05 - Present immediately, inviting guests to enjoy the combination of cured meats and nuts.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly elegant but takes barely fifteen minutes—the kind of dish that makes you seem like you tried way harder than you actually did.
  • The endless loop concept becomes a conversation starter, turning an appetizer into an interactive moment where guests can't help but smile.
  • High-quality salami and roasted nuts are a match made in heaven, and this arrangement lets both shine without any fussy cooking required.
02 -
  • Thin salami slices are essential—thick cuts won't drape gracefully and the whole effect falls apart; ask your butcher or deli counter to slice it paper-thin.
  • The overlap is what makes the figure-eight look seamless and luxurious; if the slices don't overlap, it reads as gaps instead of a continuous flow.
03 -
  • Slice your salami just before assembling—the oils stay fresher and the slices have more body and presence on the board.
  • If you're worried about the figure-eight holding together, arrange it, then gently press the nuts up against the salami curves to anchor it—this also looks intentional and design-forward.
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