Appetizer
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. The recipe for this appetizer is extraordinarily simple—you just need a sharp knife and a little patience. The appearance of this appetizer will grace any table. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making the appetizer.
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Step 2
Cut the sausage or ham into thin strips; these will be the "flower stamens".
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Step 3
Cut the cheese slices into petal shapes with rounded outer edges.
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Step 4
With a sharp thin knife, make four cuts in the top part of the tomato.
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Step 5
Insert "petals" of cheese into the cuts and make a second layer of cuts, trying to place them between the first layer so they are not directly aligned one above the other.
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Step 6
Place the cheese "petals" in the second tier. If the tomato is large, a third tier of petals may fit as well.
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Step 7
Make small indentations in the center of the tomato and insert sausage “stamens” into them.
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Step 8
Line the bottom of a serving plate with lettuce leaves.
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Step 9
Cut the cucumber in half, then into lengthwise pieces.
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Step 10
Arrange the cucumbers around the edge of the plate.
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Step 11
Place the tomatoes in the center - "roses".
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Step 12
Garnish the appetizer with parsley and green onion tops.
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Step 13
Season the finished appetizer on top with a few pinches of salt and drizzle with olive oil.