Housewarming Charcuterie Board (Print Version)

A vibrant assortment of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and dips ideal for gatherings and celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cured Meats

01 - Prosciutto, 3.5 ounces
02 - Salami, 3.5 ounces
03 - Chorizo slices, 3.5 ounces

→ Cheeses

04 - Brie cheese, sliced, 4.2 ounces
05 - Aged cheddar, cubed, 4.2 ounces
06 - Goat cheese, crumbled, 4.2 ounces

→ Breads and Crackers

07 - Baguette, sliced, 1 whole
08 - Assorted crackers, 7 ounces
09 - Breadsticks, 3.5 ounces

→ Fresh Produce

10 - Seedless grapes, 1 cup
11 - Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup
12 - Cucumber slices, 1 cup
13 - Baby carrots, 1 cup

→ Accompaniments

14 - Mixed olives, 2.8 ounces
15 - Marcona almonds, 2.8 ounces
16 - Dried apricots, 2.8 ounces
17 - Fig jam, 2.8 ounces
18 - Honey, 2.8 ounces

→ Herbed Greek Yogurt Dip

19 - Plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup
20 - Fresh dill, chopped, 2 tablespoons
21 - Fresh chives, chopped, 1 tablespoon
22 - Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon
23 - Garlic clove, minced, 1 small
24 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

25 - Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 14 ounces
26 - Roasted red pepper, large, 1 whole
27 - Tahini, 2 tablespoons
28 - Garlic clove, minced, 1 small
29 - Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons
30 - Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon
31 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Process drained chickpeas, roasted red pepper, tahini, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Add water incrementally if needed to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl.
03 - Organize prosciutto, salami, and chorizo slices alongside brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese on a large serving board with intentional spacing.
04 - Group baguette slices, assorted crackers, and breadsticks in distinct clusters around the board.
05 - Distribute fresh grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, mixed olives, marcona almonds, and dried apricots throughout empty areas of the board.
06 - Place fig jam and honey in separate small serving bowls and position on the board.
07 - Position prepared herbed Greek yogurt dip and roasted red pepper hummus in small bowls on the board.
08 - Garnish board with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks impossibly impressive but takes just 35 minutes from start to table, no cooking stress involved.
  • The two homemade dips transform the entire spread from ordinary to memorable in ways store-bought versions never quite manage.
02 -
  • Prep all components separately and only arrange the board 30 minutes before serving, or the fresh elements will start sweating and the crackers will soften.
  • Always taste your dips before they go on the board—a pinch more lemon, a crack of fresh pepper, or a whisper of garlic can be the difference between forgettable and unforgettable.
03 -
  • Buy your ingredients from different sources—deli meats from a butcher counter, cheeses from a proper cheese shop, vegetables from a farmers market—and your board will taste infinitely better than assembling everything from one supermarket aisle.
  • The secret to a hummus that tastes restaurant-quality is using good tahini and not being stingy with the olive oil; it seems counterintuitive, but that richness is what makes people ask for the recipe.
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