Lemon-Pepper Salami Bites Recipe | Epicurious

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Bright citrus and fresh-ground pepper put a festive spin on two party staples: cured meat and Marcona almonds.

Recipe information

Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

2 lb. thinly sliced salami

Handfuls of Marcona almonds

1 lemon

Freshly ground black pepper

Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

Preparation

Layer salami with some almonds in a shallow bowl. Finely grate lemon zest over; save fruit for another use. Top with a few grinds of pepper and drizzle generously with oil.

TagsSalami Cured Meat Meat Almond Nut Lemon Citrus Fruit Snack Starter Dairy Free Gluten Free Keto Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Christmas New Years Bon Appétit

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