Charcuterie Board

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound salami (sliced)
• 1/2 pound ham (sliced)
• 1/2 pound mortadella (sliced)
• 2 boxes crackers (and/or bread)
• 1 cup mixed olives
• 1 cup pickled vegetables (like cornichons, pickled carrots, beets or cauliflower)
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup dried fruits (mixed, like apricots, figs, raisins, cranberries, etc.)
• 1/2 cup fruit preserves
• 1 small bunch grapes (or other fresh fruit like berries)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 pound assorted cheeses (like brie, cheddar, goat cheese, gruyere, asiago, etc.)

Instructions

1. 1

   Start by selecting a large platter or board to assemble your charcuterie. Make sure it is large enough to accommodate all of your ingredients.

2. 2

   Arrange the cured meats on the board, folding or rolling them into attractive shapes. Try to create some height and variation in your arrangement.

3. 3

   Cut the cheeses into bite-sized pieces and arrange them around the cured meats. Again, try to create some height and variation in your arrangement.

4. 4

   Fill in the gaps on the board with crackers and bread, arranging them around the meats and cheeses.

5. 5

   Add the olives and pickled vegetables to the board, arranging them in small piles.

6. 6

   Add the nuts and dried fruits to the board, scattering them around the other ingredients.

7. 7

   Finally, add the fresh fruits to the board, arranging them in small bunches.

8. 8

   Drizzle honey or fruit preserves over the cheeses or serve them in small dishes on the board.

9. 9

   Serve your charcuterie board at room temperature and let your guests dig in and enjoy!