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A beautifully arranged charcuterie board with variety of cheeses, cured meats and fruits.

Simple Charcuterie Board

Author: Julia
Create a simple charcuterie board with ease! Arrange meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers to impress guests with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 portions (light appetizer)
Calories 592 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup green olives (140 grams)
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • 1 cup pepperoncini (or any spicy pickled peppers)
  • 7 ounces cheddar cheese (diced, 200 grams, see note 2)
  • 8 ounces Manchego cheese (240 grams)
  • 7 ounces brie cheese (200 grams)
  • 2 cups grapes
  • 3 ounces prosciutto (90 grams, see note 3)
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • ½ cup almonds (60 grams)
  • ½ cup dried dates (without pits, 70 grams)
  • ½ cup cashew nuts (60 grams)

Two types of crackers of your choice:

  • Water crackers (see note 4)
  • Mini toasts

Instructions
 

  • Get a large serving platter (or cutting board, tray, baking sheet).
  • Arrange 3 small bowls in. Fill these with olives, blueberries and pepperoncini.
  • Dice cheddar and thinly slice Manchego cheese. Place these together with brie on the platter, preferably choosing 3 corners or 2 corners of the platter and its center.
  • Arrange the grapes and prosciutto wherever large empty spaces are. You can separate the grapes into smaller pieces (leave them on the vine) and spread them around.
  • Use the rest of the ingredients to fill the gaps.
  • Serve crackers on side – in a bowl or on a plate.

Notes

  1. If you are using a serving tray or plate that is not intended for food, line it with a sheet of baking parchment paper first.
  2. Cheese – Use any kind you like. You do not have to use the same that I did! The same goes for the rest of the ingredients so take this charcuterie board as a guide only.
  3. Prosciutto can be substituted with Spanish Serrano ham or dry-cured jamon. Salami will also work just fine.
  4. If you don’t like water crackers, use fresh baguette, crostini or any other kind of crackers you like.
  5. Take the quantities as a guide only. You can use as much/as little as you like.
  6. This tray will serve 5-6 people as a light snack.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcal (30%)Carbohydrates: 37g (12%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 39g (60%)Saturated Fat: 18g (113%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 87mg (29%)Sodium: 1490mg (65%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 24g (27%)
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