Description
A no-cook summer spread loaded with cured meats, cheese, pickled vegetables, fresh fruit, and dips.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz (115 g) prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 4 oz (115 g) salami, thinly sliced
- 4 oz (115 g) chorizo, sliced
- 2 oz (55 g) smoked duck breast, sliced
- 4 oz (115 g) pate or rillettes
- 4 oz (115 g) brie or creamy soft cheese
- 4 oz (115 g) sharp Wisconsin cheddar, sliced or cubed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup seasonal fresh fruit (grapes, melon, or figs)
- 1/2 cup pickled vegetables (cornichons, pickled peppers, or giardiniera)
- 1/2 cup mini sweet red peppers
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Canape toasts or crackers, as needed
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Choose a large wooden board, slate, or platter and set it on a flat surface.
- Arrange the cheeses first, spacing them across the board to anchor the layout.
- Place the pate or rillettes in a small ramekin or directly on the board beside the cheeses.
- Fold or roll the prosciutto, salami, chorizo, and smoked duck into loose ribbons and fan them between the cheese anchors.
- Fill in gaps with fresh strawberries, seasonal fruit, and mini sweet red peppers for color.
- Nestle pickled vegetables and cornichons in small clusters around the meats.
- Add a small bowl of Dijon mustard for dipping.
- Tuck canape toasts and crackers along the edges and any remaining open spaces.
- Scatter fresh herb sprigs across the board for garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate uncovered up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Pull cheeses and meats from the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before serving — room temperature brings out more flavor.
- Use whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand; the board works with stone fruit, berries, or sliced pears depending on the time of year.
- For outdoor entertaining, keep the board in a shaded spot and replenish meats and cheese in small batches rather than setting out the full quantity at once.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous plate