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.

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