Easy Charcuterie Board for Summer
Easy is the focus of this delightful charcuterie board that takes 15 minutes or less to make. It’s not only delightful to eat but it is perfect for any budget. I’ve combined gluten free, healthy ingredients that balance well together and will please all appetites. I enjoyed this particular board at home with family but you can cover tightly and take to a party or even assemble at the party. This easy charcuterie board is fun to make and can be made vegan or vegetarian too.
Start by choosing a board from my list of the best charcuterie boards for 2021. It’s helpful to be sure you have all the necessary ingredients and supplies before starting. When I purchased the food items for my board, I knew in my mind what I wanted but I also choose items that were on sale to help cut down on cost. It’s especially helpful to find great prices on cheeses which is super easy when shopping at Trader Joes.
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Can you make a Charcuterie Board the Night Before?
You can do some prep the night before but I don’t recommend making the entire board the night before. The time it takes to put the board together isn’t worth the possibility of the food looking or tasting stale. If this is the only option for you, then most definitely do not cut the cheese before as it will get dried out.
Easy Charucterie Board Ingredients
- 12oz Bag Baby Carrots
- 6oz Jar Olives of Choice
- 6oz Green Goddess Dip
- 1 cup Seedless Grapes
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 8-10 Quarters Watermelon
- 1 Whole English Cucumber
- 8-10 Large Sliced Genoa Salami
- 8-10 Large Sliced Provolone
- 4oz Breakfast Brie Cheese
- 6oz Gouda Cheese
- 5oz Goat Cheese with Herbs
- 1 cup Gluten Free Pretzels
- 1 pkg Everything But The Gluten Crackers
Kitchen Gadgets I Use and Recommend
I like these small ramekin dishes because they can hold all the small veggies and olives neatly on the board. It makes it easy to place on the board and easy for people to grab for what they want.
Step by Step Directions
How to Make an Easy Charcuterie Board for Summer
Gather Ingredients
Slice Cucumber and Watermelon
Roll Provolone Cheese and Salami
Place items on board starting with largest
Start by placing green goddess dip on the board as the main focal point
Next add cucumber, carrots, large cheeses blocks uncut, olives, blueberries, crackers, provolone and salami rolls, herb goat cheese, grapes, watermelon, pretzels
Be sure you have cheese knives and spoons for serving
Enjoy!
How Much Does A Charcuterie Board Cost Per Person?
This all depends on how much meat, cheese and dips that you use. I don’t use much meat because I prefer all the other items even though charcuterie is really all about the meat. This is the definition from wiki: Charcuterie is a French term for a branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, ballotines, pâtés, and confit, primarily from pork. Anyways, I’ve calculated what this board cost per item and will give you the breakdown below:
- 8oz Bag Baby Carrots=$1.99
- 8oz Jar Olives of Choice=$2.99
- 1 cup Green Goddess Dip=$3.99
- 1 cup Seedless Grapes=$2.34
- 1 cup Blueberries=$4.99
- 8-10 Quarters Watermelon=$1.67
- 1 Whole English Cucumber=$1.29
- 8-10 Large Sliced Genoa Salami and Provolone Tray=$3.99
- 4oz Breakfast Brie Cheese=$3.99
- 6oz Gouda Cheese=$3.40
- 5oz Herb Goat Cheese=$2.99
- 1 cup Gluten Free Pretzels=$2.99
- 1 pkg Everything But The Gluten Crackers=$2.99
Total=$39.61
For 4 servings my board cost = $9.90 each person
I think that’s a decent price for the quality items on my board. You definitely could make it for less by choosing different fruits or cheeses.
Nutritional Information and Facts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Design Time: 10 minutes
Makes about 4 servings
Calories 554
I hope you enjoy making this easy charcuterie board for summer or any occasion. It’s healthy, quick and easy. It’s also so tasty and your guests will love it. My favorite is the breakfast brie and the new everything but the gluten free crackers.
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Easy Charcuterie Board
Equipment
- Charcuterie Board
- Cheese Knives
- Small Ramekin Dish
Ingredients
- 12 oz Carrots
- 6 oz Olives
- 6 oz Green Goddess Dip
- 1 cup Seedless Grapes
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 10 qtrs Watermelon
- 1 medium English Cucumber
- 8 slices Sliced Genoa Salami
- 8 slices Sliced Provolone
- 4 oz Breakfast Brie Cheese
- 6 oz Gouda Cheese
- 5 oz Goat Cheese with Herbs
- 8 Gluten Free Pretzels
- 8 Everything But The Gluten Crackers
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
- Slice Cucumber and Watermelon
- Roll Provolone Cheese and Salami
- Place items on board starting with largest
- Start by placing green goddess dip on the board as the main focal point
- Next add cucumber, carrots, large cheeses blocks uncut, olives, blueberries, crackers, provolone and salami rolls, herb goat cheese, grapes, watermelon, pretzels
- Be sure you have cheese knives and spoons for serving
Thank you for breaking down the cost per item, I love that and I never see it whenever I follow other guides like this one! I’ve got a bamboo board and I’m ready to go, I plan on following most of what you have listed here.
I’ve got super basic cheese knives, I was wondering if you had any suggestions on some of the best cheese knives I could find? After I get some good knives, I think I’ll go ahead and follow because around $10 per serving isn’t bad!
Thank you!! 🙏
Hi Colton! Great and I’m so glad you like my guide. So I have an article about cheese knives thats really popular. You can find it here: https://healthyfoodieonline.co… I also have a video about cheese knives:
Thanks for stopping by today!! Please post pics of your board when done! I would love to see it. Alyse
I like the idea of including watermelon! Usually I just see berries on boards but watermelon is perfect for the summer.
The nutritional value of the foods presented offers far too much sodium, carbohydrates and fat to be called “healthy”. At best, I would consider any charcuterie an indulgent treat if anything. I had some healthier suggestions for some substitutes. For example: plain popcorn instead of pretzels, vegetables cut into “chips” for dipping (zucchini, cucumber, carrots, etc), providing low salt or low fat options for meats and cheeses or even offering unprocessed meat choices like cooked chicken or turkey, home made fridge pickles instead of store bought ones which are completely saturated with salt for storage. To name a few.
These are some great suggestions! Thanks so much!