Summer Charcuterie Board

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings

FRUITS:

  • watermelon I like to cut these in triangles and zigzag, slices
  • strawberry
  • Blueberry
  • raspberry
  • Cherry
  • peach
  • nectarine
  • apricots
  • grapes

VEGETABLES:

  • cherry tomato or heirloom tomatoes
  • cucumber
  • mini pepper
  • carrot sticks or heirloom carrots
  • snap peas
  • rainbow radish

MEATS:

  • salami
  • prosciutto
  • Soppressata

CHEESES:

  • Brie cheese
  • goat cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • gouda
  • manchego cheese
  • blue cheese

NUTS:

  • almonds (I love to use the Garlic and Herb Almonds from Costco)
  • pistachio
  • cashews

CRACKERS and BREAD:

  • croccantini crackers La Panzanella brand
  • sourdough baguette slices
  • raincoast crisps

DRIED FRUITS:

  • apricots
  • tangerine or oranges
  • cranberries

SPREADS and DIPS:

  • honey
  • fig jam
  • calabrian chili orange spread Divina brand
  • sour cherry spread Divina brand
  • raspberry preserves
  • pesto

Instructions

  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.
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