Description
Salami’s creamy dance partners shine in this quick, elegant appetizer. Crisp pickles and smooth cream cheese complement salty salami, creating a perfect bite-sized snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package salami slices (hard salami recommended)
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Garnish and Additions:
- 3 dill pickles, finely chopped
Instructions
- Carefully unfold a slice of salami, ensuring it lies flat on a pristine cutting surface.
- Gently apply a smooth, even layer of cream cheese across the entire salami surface, leaving a small margin around the edges.
- Position a crisp dill pickle strip precisely along one edge of the salami slice, aligning it neatly.
- Commence rolling the salami from the pickle-lined edge, creating a tight and compact cylindrical shape.
- Use a toothpick to anchor the rolled appetizer if necessary, or strategically place the creation seam-side down to maintain its structural integrity.
- Systematically repeat the process with remaining salami slices, cream cheese, and pickle strips until all ingredients are transformed into delectable bite-sized rolls.
- Present the savory morsels immediately for optimal freshness, or store in a refrigerated environment until serving time to preserve their texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Chilling the cream cheese beforehand helps it spread more smoothly without tearing the delicate salami.
- Choose crisp, tangy dill pickles to add a zesty crunch that balances the rich cream cheese and salty salami.
- Experiment with different pickle varieties like garlic or spicy jalapeño pickles to create unique flavor combinations.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly option, use full-fat cream cheese and choose high-quality, nitrate-free salami.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg