Charcuterie Board Ingredient Ideas
Cured Meats:
- Prosciutto
- Salami (such as Genoa, Soppressata, Calabrese, or Chorizo)
- Mortadella
- Capicola
- Pepperoni
- Coppa
- Bresaola
- Pancetta
- Lomo
- Duck or goose pâté
Cheeses:
- Brie
- Camembert
- Cheddar
- Gouda
- Blue cheese (such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton)
- Goat cheese (such as Chèvre)
- Manchego
- Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Gruyère
- Havarti
- Mozzarella (fresh or bocconcini)
- Fontina
Spreads and Dips:
- Olive tapenade
- Red pepper hummus
- Spinach and artichoke dip
- Baba ganoush
- Roasted garlic aioli
- Herb-infused cream cheese
- Pesto
Breads and Crackers:
- Baguette slices
- Crostini
- Grilled bread
- Wheat or whole grain crackers
- Water crackers
- Breadsticks
- Pita chips
- Gluten-free crackers
Accompaniments:
- Olives (green, Kalamata, Castelvetrano, etc.)
- Pickles (cornichons, gherkins, pickled onions)
- Mustards (Dijon, whole grain, honey mustard)
- Fig jam
- Fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, grape)
- Honey
- Marinated artichoke hearts
- Roasted red peppers
- Hummus
- Tapenade
- Spicy chutney
- Caramelized onions
Nuts and Seeds:
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Cashews
- Pistachios
- Mixed nuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
Fresh Fruits:
- Grapes (red, green, or both)
- Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Apple slices
- Pear slices
- Figs
- Kiwi slices
- Melon cubes
- Pineapple chunks
Dried Fruits:
- Apricots
- Cranberries
- Raisins
- Dates
- Figs
- Dried apricots
- Dried cherries
Vegetables:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Baby carrots
- Cucumber slices
- Bell pepper strips
- Celery sticks
- Radishes
- Snap peas
- Baby spinach or arugula leaves
Extras:
- Dark chocolate squares or shavings
- Dark chocolate-covered nuts
- Edible flowers (like nasturtiums)
- Microgreens
- Fresh herbs (basil, rosemary, thyme)
- Sea salt flakes
- Crackled black pepper
Use this list as a guide to create a delightful charcuterie board tailored to your preferences and occasion.