A quick and easy snack or appetizer, these salty, savory, creamy bites of salami, herbed goat cheese and dill pickle are a big crowd pleaser.
I am a huge fan of party snacks. When given the choice of a dessert table or an appetizer spread, I will always choose savory over sweet. Speaking of sweet… today I am so thrilled to be participating in a SURPRISE virtual baby shower for my beautiful friend Lauren of Keep it Sweet Desserts.
Lauren is expecting her first baby and I’m so excited that she’s having A BOY! I know I’m a little biased but I think boys are the best.
From Left to Right: Me, Audra, Lauren, Ashley and Joanne
Lauren and I had the chance to meet face to face this past summer when I was visiting NYC for a couple days. We had so much fun walking, talking and eating out way through Chelsea Market.
Since I knew Lauren’s friends would be baking tons of fabulous desserts for our virtual baby shower, I decided to make a savory appetizer to balance out the sugar. Pickles in a Blanket are such a fun and EASY party appetizer that is perfect as we head into the holidays and the busy entertaining time of year.
Of course, pregnant women love pickles in all forms but who doesn’t? Salty, crunchy and low calorie, these bites are delicious with a cocktail but frankly they make a somewhat healthy, high protein, low carb and gluten free snack any day of the year. Win Win.
Happy Baby Shower Lauren!! I can’t wait for your little one to make his debut into the world!
Pickles in a Blanket Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 slices Genoa salami thinly sliced
- 12 baby dill pickles quartered
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese I used garlic and fine herbs
Instructions
- To assemble, stack the salami slices and cut in half to create 24 half moons. Lay each half moon slice of salami out on a flat work surface or cutting board.
- Using a butter knife, spread a small amount (1/2 teaspoon) of the cheese on each salami half starting in the center, middle.
- Place a piece of pickle in the center of the salami on top of the cheese and tightly roll into a cone shape. Pierce with a toothpick to keep in place and arrange on a platter to serve.
Notes
Be sure to check out all of the other incredibly delicious dishes created today just for Lauren!
Mini Pumpkin Layer Cakes from The Baker Chick
Mini Apple Spice Cupcakes from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Mini Nutella Brownies from The Cooking Actress
Mini Iced Oatmeal Cookie Apple Pies from Girl Versus Dough
Mini No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes from Bake or Break
Mini Cookie Cocktail (and Mocktail!) from We Are Not Martha
Mini Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fondant Cakes from London Bakes
Double Decker Birthday Cake Blondie Bites from Baker By Nature
Mini Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes from Eats Well With Others
Roasted Caprese Stack with Peaches from Warm Vanilla Sugar
Crunchy Cookie Butter M&M Bars from The Avid Appetite
Mini Pumpkin Streusel Pies from Espresso and Cream
Hurrah for party snacks! Love how simple these are but I bet they taste amazing.
Nothing better than party snacks!
Can you makes these a day ahead?
They look delicious!
Yes I like to pop them in the toaster to warm them up!
Ooooo, these look tasty. I could probably eat a plate of these with a nice ice cold beer ;)
That’s exactly what I did the other night Brandon!
Yeah! I associate Lauren with sweets but I’m sure she wants her salty stuff too!
So true Lynn!
Reallllly loving that you went the savory route with this shindig, because I knew you’d pull through with something amazing. I might just have to make these for snacktime tomorrow! ;)
haha You know I wasn’t going to try and out bake you gals!! :)
Aaaw, this is such a sweet post. Love wonderful friendships like this – and these are the perfect pregnancy food! Such a great idea :)
Thanks so much Kelly!
This is my kind of appetizer! So delicious!
I love these so much. SO MUCH. I would eat 50 without regret!
There’s a slight chance I had a party for 1….
I could eat a whole plate of these for sure!! YUMMMMM
Tell me about it girl!! xo
These are just clever!!! So happy for Lauren and this day showering her with love :)
Aww you know I wasn’t going to bake – hahah. xo
Congrats to Lauren!!
I would eat plenty of these if they were at a party!! Perfection!
They are so addictive and relatively good for you as far as party food goes!
i absolutely LOVE this savory little appetizer! so adorable, so simple! i can’t wait to add this to my football sunday repetoire!
Simple and adorable is my favorite!! :)
What a great idea! Love these!
Aww thank you so much!
Pickles are perfect pregnancy food! Love these little bites. So jealous you actually got to hang out with Lauren in NYC! I didn’t get the chance to when I was there.
She is so sweet!! I’m so glad it worked out!!
Woah- these sound so good! I am so glad you brought something salty to the mix- these would be perfect for a baby shower!!
You know I wasn’t going to attempt to bake with all of you pros!!! ahahahah
Such a fun idea!!
Thanks Sharana!
Such a fun idea for a baby shower!! Congrats to Lauren!!
Thanks Doll!
These are the fancy version of my ALL TIME FAVE holiday appetizer! My grandma used ham and cream cheese but I am dying over the salami and Boursin cheese. They look perfect for a baby shower!
No way!! haha I had never had one until a recent date night with my husband when they were served at the bar. I am obsessed!!! xo
Yay for Lauren!! These bites are so clever too!
They are so good Erin!!
These are such a cute idea and SO perfect for a baby shower!
Aww thank you so much!
Liz… I don’t think I need to tell you how much I love this recipe!!! My salami and pickle loving heart is going bonkers right now ;)
Is there anything better than salami and cheese?!
Liz, you are the best! And I love pickles all the time (pregnant or not) so I think this is such a fun party treat. You and your cute little boys have made me even more excited for the baby to come… get ready for many emails with questions and needing advice lol. xo
Awww HAPPY BABY SHOWER!!!! I hope you enjoy your special day!! oxoxox
awwww so jealous!!! I love Ashley and Lauren and Joanne (and have met them in person) and I love you and Audra and would’ve loved to have met you ladies! Stupid me moving out of NYC in the spring!