Description
A beautifully arranged charcuterie board featuring a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments, perfect for entertaining or a stylish appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz prosciutto
- 4 oz salami
- 4 oz chorizo
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
- 4 oz brie cheese
- 4 oz gouda cheese
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup cornichons
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 pear, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1/4 cup fig jam
- 1/4 cup honey
- Assorted crackers and/or slices of baguette
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Select a large wooden board or platter as your base.
- Place the cheeses on the board, spacing them apart.
- Fold or roll the cured meats and arrange them around the cheeses.
- Place small bowls of olives, cornichons, honey, and fig jam on the board.
- Add fruits like grapes, sliced apples, and pears.
- Scatter dried fruits and mixed nuts in the empty spaces.
- Fill in remaining gaps with crackers or baguette slices.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a variety of textures and flavors for a balanced board.
- Let cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Customize ingredients based on dietary preferences or seasonal availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 board
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
