Looking to elevate your holiday lunch? Try this easy-to-make edible Christmas wreath appetizer with perfectly boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, cucumber cubes, and black olives skewered on knotted picks. Assemble in 20 minutes for a colourful, delicious appetizer that’s a true showstopper!

Overhead image of half a colourful and festive wreath of wooden picks threaded with boil egg halves, veggies and chilli peppers on a bed of rosemary and sage.
Elevate your holiday spread with this elegant egg-based appetizer, a stunning addition that captivates taste buds and sets the tone for a memorable meal.

Holidays are nearly here, and as a dietitian striving to make celebrations both effortless and nourishing, I’m excited to share this Christmas wreath appetizer. If you’re on the hunt for creative egg recipes, this colourful recipe is a visually stunning addition to your holiday spread.

Preparing for the upcoming festivities involves blending culinary creativity with health-promoting choices. While the make-ahead Christmas wreath appetizer graces your table, allow me to introduce three more egg recipes that infuse both flavour and nutrition into your repertoire. 

The Fluffy Pancakes Recipe, a timeless favourite since 2019, promises sheer delight with its airy perfection. I especially adore the exotic allure of Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, a flavour-packed delight for adventurous taste buds. And our family’s favourite finale? The Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes, capture the essence of the season’s warmth and spice in every delectable bite.

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Colourful and festive wreath of wooden picks threaded with boil egg halves, veggies and chilli peppers on a bed of rosemary and sage.

Nutrition highlights

With plenty of indulgent holiday foods on the holiday menu, eggs offer an opportunity to include more nutrient-dense foods. Of course, eggs cook in minutes and can be prepared ahead of time to fit your hectic holiday schedule. 

As well, eggs are:

  • A good source of high-quality protein.
  • An excellent or good source of eight essential nutrients, making them a perfect complement to any eating pattern, including Mediterranean, DASH, low-carb, and plant-based.
  • Easy to love at any age and any meal.
  • An easy choice if you’re following a plant-based diet because they pair well with vegetables, which many of us often don’t eat enough.

What you need to make this tasty egg recipe

  1. 16-inch lazy Susan or plate
  2. Sixteen 5.5-inch skewers
  3. Fresh rosemary sprigs ~120 g
  4. Fresh sage ~8 large leaves

Ingredients for skewers:

On a wooden board, various food ingredients like boiled egg halves, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, and olives are arranged in bowls, forming a vibrant collection.
  1. Eight perfectly boiled eggs (large size)
  2. Sixteen pickled pepperoncini peppers. You could also use a bell pepper if you wish to avoid the heat of the pepperoncini pepper
  3. Sixteen cherry tomatoes
  4. Half a cucumber – cut into cubes
  5. Sixteen large pitted black olives 

How to assemble the appetizer for your Christmas party

A hand is seen slicing a boiled egg in half with a knife, surrounded by a collection of more boiled eggs.
Step 1: Slice the peeled boiled eggs crosswise, which gives a larger surface area, making them easier to handle and allowing a better presentation.
A hand is seen slicing a cucumber with a knife, surrounded by festive decorations.
Step 2: Cut the cucumber into triangular pieces. This makes it mouth-friendly and adds an appealing visual aspect to the wreath.

Get everything else ready before assembling the holiday wreath. For instance, make sure to drain the olives and peppers. Having these ingredients prepped and ready will make the assembly a breeze!

A lazy Susan holds fresh rosemary around its edge, while festive decorations surround it.
Step 3: Create a wreath-like arrangement by circling your board’s edge with rosemary sprigs.
On a lazy Susan, a thick layer of fresh rosemary lines the edge, surrounded by festive decorations.
Layer them on top of each other, ensuring some sprigs point outward to give a wreath appearance.
On a lazy Susan, a thick layer of fresh rosemary and few sage leaves line the edge, surrounded by festive decorations
Step 4: By scattering sage leaves over the rosemary sprigs, you’ll elevate the appearance and add a lovely herbaceous aroma.
A hand holds a wooden pick threaded with a sequence of pepper, boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, and olive.
Step 5: Skewer a pickled pepper, an egg half, a cherry tomato, cucumber, and an olive in sequence, then repeat this pattern to create 15 more skewers.
Creating a Christmas wreath: A lazy Susan hosts a thick layer of fresh rosemary and a few sage leaves encircling its edge, adorned with skewers featuring boiled eggs.
Step 6: Gently position the skewers on the plate, arranging them in a circular fashion to craft your edible holiday wreath appetizer.

For a complete list of ingredient measurements and detailed step-by-step instructions, you can find everything you need in the printable recipe card located at the bottom of this post.

Close up colourful and festive display of wooden picks threaded with boil egg halves, veggies and chilli peppers on a bed of rosemary and sage.

Tips for the beginner cook

  • Perfectly Boiled Eggs: Fun egg recipes need those easy-to-peel eggs, here’s my trick: boil them for 8.5 minutes in fully submerged, boiling water. Then, toss that hot water, rinse them under cold tap water a few times to stop the cooking, and peel them right away.
  • Pepperoncini Prep: Don’t forget to give those pepperoncini peppers a good squeeze to get rid of the extra vinegar before you thread ’em.
  • Slicing Eggs: Use a nice sharp knife to slice those boiled eggs evenly and carefully.
  • Threading: Now, when you’re threading those egg halves onto the skewers, make sure you aim for the center for stability. Oh, and don’t forget to hold the egg as you thread everything else.
  • Freshness Matters: Always go for the freshest herbs and ingredients! They really make a difference in how your centrepiece looks, tastes, and feels.
  • Keep it Consistent: Thread everything in the same way to keep that holiday wreath looking picture-perfect.
  • Preparation Ahead: You can prep the skewers beforehand and pop them in the fridge. But when it comes to arranging the herbs for your wreath, do it on the day you’re serving. Takes just about 5 minutes, and you want those herbs to look fresh, not wilted!

Food safe storage

If you’re prepping these ahead, pop the assembled skewers into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. But for the best taste and texture, it’s a good idea to assemble the wreath right before serving!

If you decide to create this make-ahead christmas appetizer, I’d be thrilled to know your thoughts! Show me your culinary masterpiece on Instagram and tag me @DesiliciousRD. Your creative kitchen endeavors always brighten up the day!

Desi~liciously Yours, Shahzadi

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Colourful and festive wreath of wooden picks threaded with boil egg halves, veggies and chilli peppers on a bed of rosemary and sage.
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Christmas Wreath Appetizer With Boiled Eggs (20 minutes!)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 16 skewers
Looking to elevate your holiday lunch? Try this easy-to-make edible Christmas wreath appetizer with perfectly boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, cucumber cubes, and black olives skewered on knotted picks. Assemble in 20 minutes for a colourful, delicious appetizer that's a true showstopper!

Ingredients
 

  • 8 boiled eggs, medium-sized
  • ½ cucumber, washed, dried and cut into small chunks
  • 16 cherry tomatoes, washed and dried
  • 16 black olives, canned
  • 16 pepperoncini peppers, pickled in vinegar, drained

Instructions
 

  • Gently peel and slice the boiled eggs widthwise. Prepare and gather the remaining ingredients.
  • Arrange the rosemary sprigs around the edge of a board in a circular pattern, ensuring some sprigs extend outward to achieve the wreath appearance.
  • Scatter sage leaves on top of the rosemary.
  • Assemble the skewers by threading a pickled pepper, followed by an egg half, cherry tomato, cucumber, and finish with an olive. Repeat this process to create a total of 15 skewers.
  • Carefully position the skewers in a circular arrangement on the board to form a beautiful and edible holiday wreath.

Notes

Tips for the beginner cook

  • Perfectly Boiled Eggs: Fun egg recipes need those easy-to-peel eggs, here’s my trick: boil them for 8.5 minutes in fully submerged, boiling water. Then, toss that hot water, rinse them under cold tap water a few times to stop the cooking, and peel them right away.
  • Pepperoncini Prep: Don’t forget to give those pepperoncini peppers a good squeeze to get rid of the extra vinegar before you thread ’em.
  • Slicing Eggs: Use a nice sharp knife to slice those boiled eggs evenly and carefully.
  • Threading: Now, when you’re threading those egg halves onto the skewers, make sure you aim for the center for stability. Oh, and don’t forget to hold the egg as you thread everything else.
  • Freshness Matters: Always go for the freshest herbs and ingredients! They really make a difference in how your centrepiece looks, tastes, and feels.
  • Keep it Consistent: Thread everything in the same way to keep that holiday wreath looking picture-perfect.
  • Preparation Ahead: You can prep the skewers beforehand and pop them in the fridge. But when it comes to arranging the herbs for your wreath, do it on the day you’re serving. Takes just about 5 minutes, and you want those herbs to look fresh, not wilted!

Food safe storage

  • If you’re prepping these ahead, pop the assembled skewers into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. But for the best taste and texture, it’s a good idea to assemble the wreath right before serving!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 51kcal (3%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Cholesterol: 93mg (31%)Sodium: 97mg (4%)Potassium: 107mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 270IU (5%)Vitamin C: 12mg (15%)Calcium: 19mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It’s perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
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