We love a good charcuterie board, which seems to be the catchword for anything you want to throw on a board these days. A true charcuterie board is focused on cured meats, while a cheeseboard is focused on cheese. Charcuterie boards are the perfect easy-to-assemble appetizer when entertaining. But they are also our absolute favorite way to have an easy date night with no cooking required. You’ll find all my tips below and variations for different ingredients to use. Plus, we love making a meal out of a charcuterie board by adding grilled chicken for a little bit more protein. It’s not exactly authentic by any means, but once you get the hang of assembling a snacking board, I think you’ll come to love it as well. Just vary the textures and ingredients, and it’ll be a success.
How to make this recipe step by step
I really hope you enjoy this Summer Charcuterie Board! If you do get a chance to make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Choose 2 to 3 cheeses and 2 to 3 kinds of cured meats or more for your board. Then, start assembling them on a platter. Our favorites are tomatoes and cucumbers for veggies plus sweet mini peppers. For fruit, we start the summer out with berries, then move on to cherries, stonefruits, and melons.
