Description

Everything you need to know about making a Show-Stopping Cheese Board, any time of year! This post details the 5 elements you need to create the perfect charcuterie board, along with diverse options for specific ingredients. Vegan and gluten-free options included!

Ingredients

Crackers like: Wasa crisps, baguette toasts, chia crackers, wheat crackers, water crackers, or pita chips
Cheese like: goat, Parmesan, Cheddar, Brie, and Stilton (vegan options available at most stores)
Dips like: hummus, pesto, chili crisp, red pepper, and white bean
Fresh fruit like: grapes, pomegranate, sliced apples, sliced pears, and dates
Jams like: apricot, fig, or berry
Dried fruit like: raisins, cranberries, apricots, and figs
Nuts and seeds like: pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, and cashews
Salty items like: capers, green olives, and black olives
Greens like: parsley, basil, microgreens, and chives

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Instructions

Select 1-3 items from each of the categories listed above. Prepare ingredients by toasting breads and slicing fruits and cheeses as necessary.
Arrange all ingredients on a large board in the following order: crackers, cheeses, dips, fresh fruits, jams, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, salty items, and greens.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Nutritional information varies based on ingredients used. Have fun with it and choose what you like!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Plating
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: One sixth of board
Calories: 200 calories
Sugar: 13 grams
Sodium: 10 milligrams
Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 5 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
Trans Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 4 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams

Keywords: cheese board, charcuterie, snack, fruit, nuts, party, dips, appetizer