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This vintage recipe reflects the entertaining style of the 1950s, when cocktail parties and canapés were in vogue. It's a great example of how a few simple ingredients can be transformed into an elegant and tasty bite-sized snack that stands the test of time.

1958 Recipe for Salami Triangles

Ingredients:

3 oz softened cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon horseradish
2 teaspoons grated onion
¼ teaspoon liquid hot pepper seasoning
â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
About ½ lb. thinly sliced salami (10 slices)
Pickled onion

1958 Salami Triangles

1.

Combine all ingredients except the salami slices.

2.

Spread the mixture onto 4 slices of salami. Stack these then top with a plain salami slice; Repeat.

3.

Wrap each stack in waxed paper. Refrigerate.

4.

Cut each stack into 6 wedges. Top with pickled onion.

1950s Housewife

In the 1950s, entertaining and hosting parties was a key part of community life. It provided an opportunity for people to catch up with friends, share stories, and enjoy good food. Families often hosted dinner parties for their neighbors or hosted gatherings during holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

After the hardships of the Great Depression and World War II, the 1950s were a time of relative prosperity and growth in America. People had more leisure time and disposable income. Social gatherings were a way to enjoy this newfound affluence, and showing hospitality was seen as a sign of prosperity and status.

These kinds of social events were important for people to make connections and build relationships with one another. They provided a sense of community that transcended the everyday routine of life in 1958. Such gatherings were essential building blocks for forming lasting friendships and creating meaningful memories.

Entertaining and hosting parties remain an integral part of American culture today. It provides an opportunity for people to come together, connect with one another, and share experiences that will be remembered for years to come. From backyard barbecues to large-scale weddings, hosting events is still a key part of American life.

Salami Triangles With Cream Cheese Recipe Today

1958 Salami Triangles recipe used here with fruit and charcuterie that contains:

  • Melted Gorgonzola with baguette and apricot jam
  • Fresh strawberries and fruit dip
  • Club crackers with sharp cheddar and white cheddar cheese
  • Fresh pineapple
  • Pickled peaches
  • Red seedless grapes
  • Green Manzanilla olives
  • Salami Triangles topped with pickled red onion
Salami Triangles from Good Housekeeping Ten PM Cookbook, 1958

This easy salami appetizer uses simple ingredients and a few basic steps. It would be a great addition to any charcuterie board for your next party or to serve during football season while watching the game with friends. These low carb bite-sized appetizers have so much flavor!

There are so many ways you could make these quick salami appetizers: use softened goat cheese in place of cream cheese and Italian seasoning instead of horseradish. Leave out the hot spices for an herbed, savory party snack. Top with green onion, dill pickles, or olives instead of pickled red onion.

Salami Triangles from Good Housekeeping Ten PM Cookbook, 1958

1958 Salami Triangles With Cream Cheese

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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 10 slices hard salami or genoa salami
  • pickled red onion

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine:
    3 ounces of softened cream cheese
    2 tablespoons of milk
    1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
    ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
    â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Spread the mixture onto 4 slices of hard salami or genoa salami and stack each slice. Top the stack with a plain slice of salami.
  • Repeat with the remaining slices of salami.
  • Wrap each stack in plastic wrap or waxed paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • Cut each stack into wedges.
  • Top with pickled red onion.
  • Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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