Simple Charcuterie Board Themes
Whether you call it a charcuterie board, snack tray, grazing board or something else, no party is complete without a spread of finger food for guests to munch on. Here are our top tips for creating a cohesive, delicious and satisfying charcuterie board.
All themes follow this simple formula:
Cheeses + Spreads + Breads + Produce + Proteins + Nuts
Choose a couple of options from each category plus any desired extras that evoke the flavors of your specific theme.
Mediterranean Medley
Build a classic, flavorful antipasto plate.
Cheeses
Feta, Parmesan, Romano, mozzarella
Spreads
Hummus, lemon tzatziki
Breads
Pita bread, pita chips, crackers
Produce
Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, grapes
Proteins
Salami, prosciutto, Schnucks rotisserie chicken
Nuts
Pine nuts, Marcona almonds
Extras
Kalamata olives, green olives, marinated artichoke hearts
Sunday Brunch
Enjoy a decadent parfait or a savory sandwich.
Cheeses
Ricotta, Brie, cream cheese
Spreads
Fruit jams & jellies, peanut butter
Breads
Bagels, waffles, muffins
Produce
Bananas, strawberries, pineapple
Proteins
Bacon, smoked salmon, Greek yogurt
Nuts
Almonds, walnuts
Extras
Granola, honey, chia seeds
Deconstructed BLT
Make your own take on a summer favorite.
Cheeses
Aged Cheddar, blue cheese
Spreads
Chipotle mayo, dijon mustard, ranch
Breads
Crusty bread, crackers
Produce
Lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, avocado slices
Proteins
Bacon, hard-boiled eggs
Nuts
Pistachios
Extras
Bread-and-butter pickles
Decadent Dessert
Top your favorite pastry, or build some fruit kabobs.
Cheeses
Ricotta, Brie, whipped cream cheese
Spreads
Chocolate hazelnut spread, peanut butter
Breads
Pretzels, donuts, pastries
Produce
Apple slices, strawberries, bananas, raspberries
Proteins
Greek yogurt
Nuts
Candied pecans
Extras
Marshmallows, chocolate chips, dried cranberries
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Speciality Cheeses
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