Description
A vibrant and flavorful Greek Charcuterie Board featuring a delightful assortment of dips, fresh vegetables, savory meats, cheeses, fruits, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for entertaining or a light, shared meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Dips
- Hummus – 1 cup
- Tzatziki Dip – 1 cup
Fresh Vegetables
- Cucumbers – 1 cup, sliced
- Snap Peas – 1 cup
- Carrots – 1 cup, cut into sticks
- Radishes – 1 cup, sliced
- Celery – 1 cup, cut into sticks
- Cherry Tomatoes – 1 cup
Breads & Crackers
- Pita Bread – 1 small package, cut into triangles
- Crackers – 1 cup assorted
Meats
- Spicy Pepperoni – 100 grams, sliced
- Salami – 100 grams, sliced
Cheeses
- Feta Cheese – 100 grams, crumbled
- Cheese (assorted) – 100 grams, cubed or sliced
Fruits & Nuts
- Grapes – 1 cup, fresh
- Raspberries – 1 cup, fresh
- Peach – 1 medium, sliced
- Olives – 1/2 cup assorted, pitted
- Mixed Nuts – 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Serving Tray: Select a large serving tray or platter suitable for arranging multiple items attractively. Ensure it is clean and dry before use.
- Add the Dips: Spoon the hummus and tzatziki dip into small serving bowls. Place these bowls spaced evenly on the tray for easy access by guests.
- Place the Olives: Fill a small bowl with mixed olives and position it centrally on the tray to serve as a focal point.
- Arrange the Vegetables: Neatly arrange cucumber slices, snap peas, carrot sticks, radish slices, celery sticks, and cherry tomatoes around the dips and olive bowl, ensuring a colorful display.
- Add the Meats and Cheeses: Layer slices of spicy pepperoni and salami in small piles on the tray. Distribute crumbled feta and assorted cheeses close to the meats for easy pairing.
- Include the Fruits and Nuts: Place grapes, raspberries, and peach slices artfully on the board for sweetness and color contrast. Scatter mixed nuts in open spots for crunch.
- Complete with Breads and Crackers: Fill any remaining gaps with pita bread triangles and assorted crackers to provide a base for the dips and toppings.
- Final Touches: Step back and adjust any overcrowded or sparse areas to create a balanced and visually appealing charcuterie board ready to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and presentation.
- Consider adding other Mediterranean elements such as roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts if desired.
- You can substitute meats with vegetarian deli slices to make this board vegetarian-friendly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for optimal taste.
- Store leftovers separately in airtight containers and consume within 2 days.
