A fusion jar layered with meats, cheeses, veggies, crunch, and fruit for vibrant, wild gatherings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 4 slices spicy salami
02 - 4 slices smoked ham
03 - 4 slices prosciutto
→ Cheeses
04 - 2 ounces Manchego cheese, cubed
05 - 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
06 - 2 ounces mozzarella balls
→ Vegetables & Pickles
07 - 8 cherry tomatoes
08 - 8 pitted green olives
09 - 8 cornichons
10 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
→ Crunchy Additions
11 - 8 grissini breadsticks, broken in half
12 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans)
13 - 1/2 cup seasoned pretzel bites
→ Fruits
14 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
15 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
→ Garnishes & Extras
16 - Fresh basil leaves
17 - 4 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
18 - 4 teaspoons honey
# Directions:
01 - Set out four large mason jars or clear tumblers, ensuring each vessel is clean and dry.
02 - Roll or fold each slice of salami, ham, and prosciutto, then arrange them neatly at the base of each jar.
03 - Layer cubes of Manchego, sharp cheddar, and mozzarella balls directly over the meats for contrast and flavor.
04 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, green olives, cornichons, and roasted red peppers over the cheeses for a vivid display.
05 - Position broken grissini breadsticks, mixed nuts, and seasoned pretzel bites to add texture and visual interest.
06 - Tuck seedless red grapes and dried apricots along the sides of each jar, balancing color and sweetness.
07 - Finish each jar by adding fresh basil leaves as a fragrant garnish.
08 - Accompany each jar with a dollop of whole-grain mustard and a drizzle of honey on top or served alongside for dipping.
