A hearty charcuterie is perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re looking for a fun & easy grazing board as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre for a holiday party, this article will have you covered. Grab a wooden board, pick a few favorites from each section & you’ll be all set!

Bread Alternatives:

Your favorite flavors of Sandwich Rounds - use 2 or 3 kinds for a fun variety! Cut them into triangles and bake or air fry for 5-7 minutes at 350º to crisp them up.

Meats:

• Calabrese salami

• Truffle salami

• Prosciutto

• Ham

• Turkey

• Meat sticks

• Chorizo

• Mortadella

• Capocollo

• Pepperoni

Cheeses:

You’ll want a mix of firm, semi-firm, and soft cheeses.

• Sharp white cheddar

• Brie

• Goat

• Blue

• Manchego

• Gruyere

• Havarti

• Sliced mozzarella

• Gorgonzola

Nuts:

• Almonds

• Pistachios 

• Pecans

• Cashews

• Pumpkin seeds

Fruits & Vegetables:

• Red grapes

• Blueberries

• Blackberries

• Strawberries

• Pomegranate seeds

• No sugar added dried cranberries

• Cherry tomatoes

• Baby carrots

• Celery sticks (cut into halves or thirds)

• Red bell pepper slices

Salty Extras:

• Pickles

• Marinated green olives

• Cornichons

• Pepperoncini

• Marinated artichokes

• Sweet & spicy pickled jalapeños

• Pickled red onions

• Sliced boiled eggs

Dips:

• Red pepper hummus

• Pesto

• Honey (skip this one if you’re cutting carbs)

• Garlic aioli

• Honey mustard

• Dijon mustard

Jams (low sugar if you’re cutting carbs):

• Blueberry

• Blackberry

• Strawberry

• Orange

• Raspberry

Fresh Herb Garnishes:

• Rosemary

• Oregano

• Sage

• Thyme