Finding the perfect ingredients for your next charcuterie board. Below you can find information on the best ingredients to build the perfect charcuterie board. Modern charcuterie boards can have almost any type of food, and you can even have a dinner charcuterie board. The ingredients below are often found on cheese platters, charcuterie boards, or grazing boards.
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.