Who doesn’t love a gorgeous charcuterie board? They are a feast for the eyes and delicious too! Charcuterie boards are great for special occasions, particularly because they can be prepared ahead of time. They are also great for those nights you just don’t feel like cooking.
You may not know where to start when it comes to preparing a charcuterie board, but really there are just a few simple guidelines to follow. Check out the below infographic from Huffington Post and then take a look at these 5 delectable charcuterie board ideas for a little inspiration. Remember that quality cheese and cured meats are key to a good charcuterie board. You may even want to try some classic Italian cheeses.
A Few Easy & Simple Guidelines
5 Charcuterie Board Ideas
How to Make an Instagram-Worthy Charcuterie Board- FoodieCrush
This delicious looking charcuterie board combines a variety of tastes and textures. Heidi from FoodieCrush recommends using a mixture of savory, sweet, and sour foods. For example, dried apricots and cheese with cranberries were used to add a little sweetness, while the addition of pickled peppers adds a punch to this charcuterie board.
Other advice for making a stellar charcturie board includes packing it tight, using hard, soft, and crunchy foods. For example, add nuts for some crunch. The addition of sauces, such as dallop of fig jam or bruschetta in a small bowl, and some fresh herbs, such as a sprig of rosemary can really complete a charcuterie board.
Holiday Cheese Board-Damn Delicious
I love the colors of this charcuterie board! The fresh fruit, including apples, figs, grapes, cherries, and pomegranate seeds are such a yummy addition.
Keto friendly Italian Antipasto-Healthy. Happy. Smart
This next charcterie board idea is keto-friendly. Of course besides cured meats and cheese it combines a variety of cured olives, sun-dried tomatoes, as well as fresh tomatoes. It’s a fantastic charcuterie board idea if you are trying to avoid carbs.
The Perfect Charcuterie Board-Living the Gourmet
This charcuterie board is perfect for the summer. It features grilled peppers and fruit, along with a caprese salad. Drizzle a little honey over the fruit and cheese and you have an incredible meal.
Epic Greek Charcuterie Board-Reluctant Entertainer
Sandy, at the Reluctant Entertainer is the one behind this beautiful charcuterie board idea. She focused on Greek food, choosing a variety of hummus flavors, olives, pita bread, and tzatziki sauce.
