Easy Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
This Mediterranean Charcuterie Board is a simple, delicious meal that's incredibly easy to assemble. Minutes to make and filled with healthy Mediterranean options for all your favorite gatherings, whether for parties, dinners on the patio, or picnics in the park.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
Cheeses (Choose 3-6 depending on the size of the party)
- Hard cheeses: like Manchego or parmesan wedges
- Soft cheeses: like goat cheese, feta cubes, mozzarella cheese balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
Meats (Choose 3-5)
- Cured meats: Italian salami, proscuitto, Salami al Tartufo, smoked salmon
Savory accompaniments:
- Assorted nuts: like almonds, pistachios, walnuts, mixed nuts
- Briny: like marinated Greek olives
- Spreads hummus is always good on a board
- Dried fruits and seeds: dried dates, apricots, figs, pepita seeds
- Veggies: like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, artichoke hearts
Sweet accompaniments:
- Fresh fruit and berries: black and green grapes on the vine, figs and berries
- Spreads like fig preserves and honey
Bread and Crackers
- Crackers: like pita crackers, whole grain cracker crisps, or Parmesan crisps
- Bread: Italian bread slices or crostini
Instructions
- Begin with larger ingredients, like the salami and blocks of cheese, nestle close to the edges if possible.
- Anchor the board with bowls of condiments: This provides a structure for the display. You can add the contents just before serving but the bowls will be in place. For small jars (like the tiny fig jam I have displayed on the board, I used the small container it was packaged in.
- Add the grapes: I seem to always have grapes on my boards because they’re juicy, offer color and texture… and almost everyone loves them. Snip the grapes into easy-to-handle clusters and pile them on top of each other for easy handling.
- Arrange the meats and crackers: Tuck them in between the fruit and condiment bowls, considering color and texture.
- Finish with small items like nuts, berries, fresh herbs, edible flowers, etc.
Notes
Quick and easy recipes
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g