Ingredients
- Cured Meats: salami, prosciutto, smoked turkey
- Cheese: brie, cheddar, blue cheese or goat cheese
- Fruits: grapes, apple slices, pears, dried cranberries, figs
- Nuts: almonds, walnuts, candied pecans, or crispy chickpeas
- Spreads: mustard, jam, honey
- Crackers and Bread: assorted crackers, baguette slices, breadsticks
Instructions
- Choose a large wooden board or slate for assembly.
- Arrange cheeses first, cutting some into wedges and leaving others whole.
- Fan out cured meats next to the cheese, rolling or folding them for visual appeal.
- Fill in the board with fruits and nuts, creating an abundant look.
- Add small ramekins with spreads and arrange crackers artfully around the edges.
- Finish with fresh herbs scattered across the board.
- Encourage guests to build their own bites for a communal experience.
Notes
Prepare ingredients in advance to allow flavors to meld; serve cheeses at room temperature for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if using meat alternatives)