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Small Charcuterie Board

small charcuterie board full of meats, cheese, and vegetables on a white backdrop.

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A simple Small Charcuterie Board is perfect for a intimate gathering, light lunch, or just to enjoy on a night in with your partner. Don't be intimidated by the thought building a small cheese board because I'm sharing all my tips and tricks to make it easy and stress free.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese- sliced or cubes
  • 3 ounces Boursin cheese
  • 1/3 cup marinated mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup hummus (or jam/spread of choice)
  • 4 ounces Genoa salami
  • 3 ounces prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup mixed olives
  • 2 small bunches of grapes
  • 1 baby cucumber- sliced
  • Handful of berries
  • 8-12 club crackers
  • 8-12 Wheat Thins
  • Fresh thyme, dates, and nuts for garnish

Instructions

  1. Start by laying down your cheeses in a triangle shape around the edges of your board
  2. Scoop the hummus into a small bowl and lay that down on the board to make a diamond
  3. Fold the salami into quarters and line it up to make a "ruffled line" in one of the gaps, then roll or bunch up the prosciutto and place it in another gap
  4. Place a small bowl or olives, the bunches of grapes, slices cucumber, and berries in any of the big gaps to start filling in your small charcuterie board
  5. Fan out the crackers to fill in the smaller gaps
  6. Finally, cover any bare spots with the herbs, dried fruit, and nuts 

Notes

  • Think about and choose the items you want to serve before you begin assembling
  • Keep in mind how many guests you're serving so you have an appropriate amount of food
  • Lay the larger items down first and then begin to build your small charcuterie board around them
  • Add fruits and veggies for pops of color
  • It's best if you assemble your board right before you're going to serve it
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days