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Summer Charcuterie Board

How to make an epic, beautiful Summer Charcuterie Board highlighting all of the fresh fruits and vegetables in season, paired with cheeses and meats perfect for summer. I am sharing all of the ideas on how to create the perfect charcuterie board for summer.

Prep Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

FRUITS:
  • Watermelon Slices I like to cut these in triangles and zigzag
  • Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • cherries
  • Peaches and Nectarines
  • apricots
  • grapes
VEGETABLES:
  • Cherry Tomatoes or Heirloom Tomatoes
  • cucumbers
  • mini peppers
  • Carrot Sticks or Heirloom Carrots
  • snap peas
  • Rainbow Radishes
MEATS:
  • salami
  • prosciutto
  • Soppressata
CHEESES:
  • brie
  • goat cheese
  • cheddar
  • gouda
  • Manchego
  • blue cheese
NUTS:
  • almonds (I love to use the Garlic and Herb Almonds from Costco)
  • pistachios
  • cashews
CRACKERS and BREAD:
  • La Panzanella Croccantini Crackers
  • Sourdough Baguette Slices
  • raincoast crisps
DRIED FRUITS:
  • apricots
  • tangerines or oranges
  • cranberries
SPREADS and DIPS:
  • honey
  • fig jam
  • Divina Calabrian Chili Orange Spread
  • Divina Sour Cherry Spread
  • raspberry preserves
  • pesto

Instructions

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  1. Start with the Cheese and Meats: Place your cheeses and meats on the board first. Space them out evenly and create different shapes and textures.
  2. Add Fruits and Vegetables: Next, add the fresh fruits and vegetables. Group similar items together to create visual interest and balance.
  3. Incorporate Crackers and Bread: Arrange the crackers and bread slices around the perimeter or in gaps between the other ingredients.
  4. Include Nuts and Dried Fruits: Fill in any remaining spaces with nuts and dried fruits. Use small bowls for items like nuts or olives to keep them contained.
  5. Finish with Spreads and Edible Flowers: Place small bowls of spreads and dips on the board. Garnish with edible flowers for a final touch of color and elegance.

Notes

  • I love making fresh caprese salad using heirloom tomatoes, sliced mozzarella and fresh basil.
  • One of my favorites is to make cantaloupe prosciutto skewers made with cantaloupe, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella balls, basil, and balsamic glaze skewers.
  • I love to make a homemade ranch dressing and cut up mini cucumbers, heirloom carrots, and mini peppers for dipping.