Description
A well-balanced artisan charcuterie board with cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, olives, crackers, and honey. A simple no-cook appetizer perfect for gatherings and entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 types cured meats (salami, prosciutto, chorizo)
- 2-3 varieties cheese (brie, cheddar, gouda)
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup fresh fruits (grapes, apples, figs)
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1/2 cup pickles or gherkins
- 2-3 types crackers or breadsticks
- Honey or fig jam
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Select a large wooden board or platter as your base
- Arrange the cured meats in small folded groups for visual appeal
- Place the cheeses around the board, leaving space for slicing
- Fill gaps with nuts, fruits, and olives to create color and texture
- Add crackers or breadsticks in an accessible section
- Drizzle honey or add fig jam near cheeses for sweetness
- Garnish lightly with fresh herbs
- Serve with small plates and toothpicks
Notes
- Use room temperature cheese for better flavor
- Keep crackers separate from moist ingredients
- Balance salty, sweet, creamy, and crunchy elements
- Do not overcrowd the board
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 35
