Arrange meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and dips for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing holiday charcuterie board.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast
→ Cheeses
04 - 4.25 oz aged cheddar, cubed
05 - 4.25 oz brie, sliced
06 - 4.25 oz gouda, sliced
→ Fresh Produce
07 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Crackers & Bread
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
12 - 1 box assorted crackers (gluten-free as desired)
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
14 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
15 - 1/4 cup mixed olives
→ Holiday Snack Dips
16 - 1/2 cup cranberry-orange relish
17 - 1/2 cup honey mustard dip
18 - 1/2 cup whipped herbed goat cheese
# Method:
01 - Fold or roll prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey breast, positioning them in loose clusters across the surface of a large serving board.
02 - Separate cubes, slices, and wedges of cheddar, brie, and gouda, spacing them around the meat selections for an attractive variety.
03 - Nestle grapes, halved strawberries, cucumber slices, and baby carrots into the empty spaces, balancing color and texture.
04 - Arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers in neat piles; fill additional gaps with roasted almonds, dried apricots, and olives.
05 - Spoon cranberry-orange relish, honey mustard dip, and whipped herbed goat cheese into small bowls. Place these bowls throughout the board for convenient access.
06 - Scatter fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme over the board to enhance fragrance and presentation.
07 - Present the board at room temperature so each element is easily reached by guests. Accompany with serving utensils for a refined experience.
