Salami Bow Ties

If you need a fun snack or hors d’oeuvre for a dinner party, look no further than these Salami Bow Ties. This recipe only requires four ingredients and no cooking, which makes it easy to pull together at the last minute.

All you have to do to make them is thread salami slices through pitted olives to create bow ties, before placing them on top of bread spread with ricotta. While this recipe is quite simple, the combination of salami, olives, and cheese is so delicious!

What are Salami Bow Ties?

Salami bow ties are basically salami and olives that are assembled to look like bow ties before being placed on bread with ricotta cheese. For this recipe, it is important to use pitted olives so that you can thread a slice of salami through it. That way, the olive will become the center of the bow tie shape.

Pro Tips

• Feel free to use black or green olives. As long as they are pitted, they will work well for this recipe!
• Use whatever salami you prefer for this recipe whether you like classic Genoa salami or a spicier version like Calabrian salami. Just make sure it is thinly sliced so that it will thread through the olives easily.
• This recipe works well with crusty bread like sliced Italian bread, but you could use something like rye bread that has a denser texture as well.
• If you would like to add more flavour to your salami bow ties, you could stir chopped herbs and minced garlic into the ricotta before spreading it on the bread.

What to Serve with Salami Bow Ties?

These salami bow ties can be served on their own as a snack or alongside wine as an appetizer. However, if you would like to turn them into a lunch, you could also serve them with a tossed green salad.

What Type of Salami Should I Use?

You can really use whatever salami you prefer as long as it is thinly sliced and pliable. Genoa salami, Calabrian salami, or even Hungarian or German salami are all excellent options.

Can I Use Other Cheese?

Yes, you can use any cheese that is spreadable in this salami bow ties recipe. Cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, or goat cheese would all be delicious paired with the salami and olives.

Should the Bread Be Toasted?

It isn’t necessary to toast the bread but you could certainly feel free to do so if desired. This would be particularly good if you are using crusty Italian bread or baguette.

How to Store Salami Bow Ties

The assembled salami bow ties can be stored on a covered plate in the fridge for up to 1 day. Any longer and the bread may become soggy.

How to Make Salami Bow Ties

Step 1: Pinch a salami slice in the center. Cut a slit in a pitted olive and nestle it in the center of the salami slice.

Step 2: Spread the ricotta on the bread. Top it with the salami bow tie.

Step 3: Serve immediately!