Go Back
–+ servings
Close up of a simple charuterie board with ham, cheeses, slami, olives and fruits.

Simple Charcuterie Board

Ingredients and steps for a simple charcuterie board that you can follow.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

1 Medium size wooden board (17"L x 12"W approximately) Choose a simple board or a self-cooling board depending on the season and weather.
3 Ceramic ramekins Around 4 Oz or 3.8"

Ingredients
  

Ramekins (Dips & Olives):

  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives
  • 1/4 cup classic hummus drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and pinch smoked paprika if desired

Condiment:

  • Wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp

Meats:

  • Honey-smoked ham 6 thin slices (cut bite-size)
  • Mild salami 8–10 slices, folded

Cheeses:

  • Mild cheddar 6–8 cubes
  • Brie or Camembert one small wedge (cut into triangles)

Fruits:

  • Grapes small bunch (red or green, about 1/2 cup)
  • Medium apple sliced (red or green)
  • Cherry tomatoes 1 punnet (about 1 cup)

Crunch & Extras:

  • Seeded crackers small pile (6–8 pieces)
  • Breadsticks handful (about 6)
  • Roasted almonds or walnuts small handful (about 2 tbsp)

Creative Touch:

  • Fresh parsley or basil leaves for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Fill ramekins with mustard, olives and hummus. Drizzle olive oil onto the hummus and sprinkle a bit of paprika if using.
  • Cut cheeses and ham into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place ramekins evenly spaced on the board.
  • Arrange folded ham slices around the mustard; place the row of folded salami pieces between the ramekins with hummus and olives.
  • Stack the brie triangles overlapping in a neat row around the ham. Place a cluster of cheddar in one corner, leaving a few cubes to fill gaps later.
  • Add clusters of grapes, apple slices, and cherry tomatoes to fill spaces.
  • Add crackers, tuck in breadsticks, and cluster nuts near cheese or fruit.
  • Fill any gaps with leftover cheese cubes or nuts.
  • Garnish with parsley or basil leaves.
  • Provide toothpicks or small forks for serving.

Notes

The nutritional information is approximate and based on a 1/4 of a board with a bit of each ingredient selected. These values may vary depending on what each individual person picks off the board. 

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 35gFiber: 5gSugar: 13g
Keyword cheese board, grazing board, simple charcuterie board, simple charcuterie board ideas, snack board
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was in the comments below.