Description
A charcuterie board is an artfully arranged platter of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments, perfect for entertaining or a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb assorted cured meats (e.g., prosciutto, salami, chorizo)
- 1 lb assorted cheeses (e.g., brie, cheddar, goat cheese)
- 1 cup assorted crackers and breadsticks
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1/2 cup cornichons or pickles
- 1/4 cup nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 1/4 cup dried fruits (e.g., apricots, figs)
- 1/4 cup fresh berries or grapes
- 2 tbsp honey or jam
- Fresh herbs for garnish (e.g., rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Arrange cheeses on the board first, leaving space between them.
- Next, fold or roll the cured meats and place them around the cheeses.
- Fill in the gaps with crackers, breadsticks, olives, and pickles.
- Add bowls of nuts and dried fruits.
- Tuck in fresh berries or grapes.
- Drizzle honey or jam in small bowls or directly onto the board.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Vary the types of meats and cheeses for diverse flavors and textures.
- Consider adding spreads like mustard or tapenade.
- Ensure the board is large enough to accommodate all ingredients without overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of board
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
