These easy, beautiful charcuterie boards have a meat & cheese focus and a vegan option. With a few quick tips and tools you can easily customise them! There’s truly nothing better than a full stocked charcuterie board to bring people together (both vegans and carnivores)! They’re both delicious and gorgeous, and you don’t even have to cook anything (win!). Included below, are both a meat & cheese charcuterie board and a vegan charcuterie board, plus some helpful tips when choosing yours.
Board 1: Meats & Cheese
Meats:
Spicy salami
Summer sausage
Thinly sliced prosciutto
Cured chorizo
Cheeses:
Soft brie (or Camembert)
Sharp cheddar (we love a spicy cheddar)
Herby havarti
Zesty blue cheese or gorgonzola
Feta cheese cubes (put these in a ramekin and drizzle with olive oil!)
Crackers:
Your favorite multigrain variety (we love Simple Mills)
Mini bruschetta crackers
Pita chips
Pretzel crisps
Fruits:
Grapes
Fresh figs or dried dates
Dried fruit like apricots, cherries or cranberries
Optional: apple or pear slices
Extras:
Cocktail pickles
Olives
Mixed roasted nuts
Apricot or your favorite jam
Spicy grainy mustard
Roasted red peppers
A delicious wine! We love rosé for the warmer months, but a deep red is delicious for the holidays.
Tips + Tricks:
Choose both spicy and mild meat to compliment the fresh flavors on your board.
Use a mix of hard and soft cheeses, and include one with a bold flavor.
Mix it up with different consistencies — a thicker cracker or baguette slices are great with crispy, thin crackers.
Use your fruits to add pops of color and sweetness to your board! Add some greens using fresh herbs.The more color variety the better.
Get creative with jams, mustards, and a variety of nuts to fill out your board. Leave no spaces!
Board 2: The Vegan
Dips:
Your favorite hummus varieties
Olive tapenade
Homemade guacamole
Crackers:
Classic or gluten free crispy rounds
Sea salt: Simple Mills is my go-t0!
Fruits & Veggies:
Matchstick carrots
Celery
Grapes
Pear or apple slices
Blackberries or raspberries
Fresh figs or dates
Fresh pomegranate segments
Extras:
Kalamata olives
Crispy roasted chickpeas
Sweet and spicy nuts (or sub roasted mixed nuts)
Dark chocolate: try these Theo Chocolate flavors or put some Enjoy Life chocolate chunks in a ramekin to keep it dairy-free!
Rosemary: for garnish
Tips + Tricks
Choose a couple of different flavors for your vegan dips, and preferably different colors!
Add a buttery, crispy cracker to pair with these vegan dips.
Get a little wild with fruits & veggies! They’re perfect for filling out your board and for dipping.
Incorporate a creative snack or two, like crispy chickpeas and dark chocolate, to keep your board fun & interesting.
Source: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/how-to-make-a-charcuterie-board-two-different-ways/