Description
A guide for assembling an attractive and balanced charcuterie board.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz cured meats (salami, prosciutto)
- 2 oz hard cheese (cheddar, Gruyère)
- 2 oz soft cheese (Brie, goat cheese)
- 1 small baguette
- 1 cup grapes
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1/4 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts)
- 2 tbsp jam or honey
- Crackers as needed
Instructions
- Select a board or platter for assembly.
- Cut cheeses into manageable shapes or cubes.
- Fold or roll cured meats neatly.
- Arrange cheeses and meats on the board first, spacing them out.
- Place small bowls of olives, nuts, and jam/honey onto the board.
- Fill empty spaces with grapes and crackers.
- Place the sliced baguette near the cheeses.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a variety of textures and colors for visual appeal.
- Place sharp items like knives near the cheeses.
- Keep the board refrigerated until serving time.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: charcuterie board, meat and cheese platter, appetizer assembly, entertaining