Description
An easy, no-cook Thanksgiving charcuterie board featuring a colorful array of cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
- Aged cheddar (1 selection)
- Brie or camembert (1 selection)
- Gouda or Havarti (1 selection)
- Blue cheese or gorgonzola crumbles (1 selection)
- Dairy-free cheese (optional)
- Smoked turkey slices or roast chicken (1 selection)
- Beef salami or bresaola (1 selection)
- Turkey pepperoni (optional)
- Prosciutto (optional)
- Seeded crackers (1 selection)
- Crostini (1 selection)
- Pretzel crisps (1 selection)
- Gluten-free crackers (1 selection)
- Fresh fruits: apple slices, pears, grapes, figs (mix)
- Dried fruits: apricots, cranberries, or dates (mix)
- Fresh nuts: candied pecans or almonds (1 selection)
- Mixed olives (1 selection)
- Honey or maple syrup (1 selection)
- Dijon or whole-grain mustard (1 selection)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Choose your board: Use a large wooden cutting board, marble slab, or even a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Start with anchors: Place cheeses, small bowls of dips or jams, and meats folded or rolled into sections.
- Fill & style: Add crackers, fruits, and nuts around the main items, filling every space. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and small fall decorations for a festive touch.
Notes
Assemble up to 4 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Keep meats and soft cheeses out no longer than 2 hours at room temperature. Store leftovers separately up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, charcuterie board, appetizer, no cook, holiday party