Description
A festive and elegant appetizer featuring a colorful spread of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and spreads. Perfect for entertaining guests with ease and style.
Ingredients
- Cheddar cheese
- Brie cheese
- Gouda cheese
- Blue cheese
- Goat cheese
- Salami
- Prosciutto
- Soppressata
- Crackers
- Artisan bread slices
- Grapes
- Apple slices
- Figs
- Dried apricots
- Cranberries
- Almonds
- Pecans
- Walnuts
- Olives
- Pickles
- Honey
- Fig jam
- Mustard
- Hummus
- Rosemary (for garnish)
- Thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Select a large board or platter and place the cheeses spaced apart.
- Fold or roll cured meats and position near the cheeses.
- Scatter small piles of crackers and bread slices around the board.
- Add fresh and dried fruits in small bunches for variety and color.
- Sprinkle nuts in empty spaces to add crunch and texture.
- Place olives and pickles in bowls or directly on the board.
- Spoon spreads into ramekins and arrange them around the board.
- Garnish with rosemary and thyme for a festive touch.
- Adjust placement for visual balance of color, texture, and height.
Notes
- Use themed color schemes or accessories for different holidays.
- Add sweet extras like chocolate or yogurt-covered pretzels.
- Omit meats and add more veggies/dips for a vegetarian version.
- Experiment with international cheeses and meats for variety.
- Label each cheese and spread for a polished look.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Varied/International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of board
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg