Description
This Mediterranean charcuterie board is an easy, flavorful, and customizable appetizer. Cheeses, olives, hummus, and more, it’s perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- Meats - Prosciutto, salami, mortadella, Spanish chorizo (definitely include this if you can find it as it's delicious and different)
- Cheese - Feta, halloumi, Manchego, aged gouda, mozzarella, goat cheese
- Spreads - any Mediterranean spreads like hummus, baba ganoush, and feta dip
- Produce - Grapes, apple slices, dates, figs, Persian cucumbers, radishes, carrots
- Extras - Olives, nuts, marinated artichokes, stuffed grape leaves
- Dippers - I love to serve with hot air fryer pita chips and 1-2 crackers
Instructions
- Put out spreads. Transfer dips to small bowls and arrange on platter. TIP: Be sure to include some spoons or knives.
- Add cheese and meats. Arrange them next to the spreads. TIP: Cut up any hard cheeses in small pieces so they are easy to grab and fold charcuterie meat in small pieces.
- Add crackers and dippers. Arrange the crackers next to the cheese and meat for easy eating.
- Add fresh produce. TIP: Slice or prep any fruit and veggies so they ready to eat – unless it’s supposed to be a garnish!
- Stop and look. Step back and assess your Mediterranean charcuterie board. Does it look like it has good variety? Do any sections need more or less? Now is the time to adjust! Squeeze items in close to each other so the board looks full and abundant.
- Add nuts. Finish with nuts and add them any place that you see openings on the board. TIP: Add a green garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary or hydrangea leaves here.
Notes
- Choose 2-3 components from each category. You’ll want to have about 3 ounces of meat and cheese per person for an appetizer portion or 6 ounces for a dinner portion.
- Storage: Store any leftover component in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Use them to make sandwiches or mini charcuterie board lunches or snacks.
- Prep ahead: If you’re making the spreads from scratch, prep those a day or two in advance.
- Special tools: You’ll want a charcuterie board or cutting board (size will depend on how large you’re making it with!).
- Serve with: Wine, sparkling NA wine, Greek cucumber salad.