Butterfly Migration Cheddar Wings

Cheddar cheese wings paired with salami and olives create a colorful, eye-catching appetizer perfect for any gathering.

# Components:

01 - 7 oz orange cheddar cheese, sliced

02 - 2 oz salami, sliced into rounds or shaped into a log

03 - 1.75 oz black olives, pitted and sliced

04 - 2 to 4 fresh chives or thin pretzel sticks for antennae

01 - Arrange cheddar slices on a large serving platter in two opposing wing shapes, fanning them out to resemble butterfly wings.

02 - Place salami slices or a salami log vertically in the center to form the butterfly's body.

03 - Dot the cheddar wings with black olive slices to create decorative patterns.

04 - Insert chives or pretzel sticks at the top of the salami body to simulate antennae.

05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Zero cooking means you can make it while answering texts or helping with homework.
Kids will eat it because it's basically playing with food, and the flavors are already delicious.
It transforms a boring cheese board into a conversation starter that makes people smile.

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Cold cheese is your friend—take it straight from the fridge and work quickly so the slices stay firm and don't wilt or curl.
A slightly dull knife actually works better than a razor-sharp one for cutting cheese cleanly without tearing, which I learned the hard way.

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Slightly overlapping your cheese slices creates better visual flow and makes the wings look fuller and more intentional.
The moment people stop saying "aww, it's so cute" and start reaching for it is the moment you know the appetizer is a success.