Description
Elevate your summer entertaining with this vibrant and delicious Summer Charcuterie Board. Packed with a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts, it’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures for a delightful gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 6 oz prosciutto
- 6 oz salami
- 6 oz sliced turkey or ham
Cheeses:
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (marinated or plain)
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 peach or nectarine (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cucumber slices
Accompaniments:
- 1/4 cup olives
- 1/4 cup pickles or cornichons
- 1/4 cup fig or berry jam
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts
- Assorted crackers and sliced baguette
Instructions
- Prepare the Board: Start by placing small bowls of jam, honey, olives, and pickles on the board to anchor your layout.
- Arrange Meats and Cheeses: Arrange meats in loose folds or rolls around the bowls. Add cheeses in piles or rows for variety.
- Add Fruits and Vegetables: Fill in gaps with fruits, vegetables, and nuts, balancing color and texture across the board.
- Final Touches: Tuck crackers and baguette slices around the edges or in clusters. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruits for freshness and color.
- Try adding fresh herbs like basil or mint for garnish.
- Choose a variety of textures—soft cheeses, crisp crackers, juicy fruits—for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
