Description
This Greek Charcuterie Board is a vibrant and flavorful collection of Mediterranean-inspired snacks perfect for entertaining. Featuring creamy hummus and refreshing tzatziki, crisp fresh vegetables, savory meats, tangy cheeses, and an assortment of fruits, nuts, and olives, this board is designed to delight a crowd with a variety of textures and tastes. Its no-cook assembly makes it an effortless yet impressive appetizer or party platter.
Ingredients
Scale
Dips
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cup tzatziki dip
Fresh Vegetables
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup carrot sticks
- 1 cup radishes, halved
- 1 cup celery sticks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Breads and Crackers
- 1 pita bread, cut into triangles
- 1 cup assorted crackers
Meats
- 1/2 cup spicy pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup salami slices
Cheeses
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup assorted cheese cubes
Fruits
- 1/2 cup green grapes
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 peach, sliced
Other
- 1/2 cup assorted olives
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts
Instructions
- Prepare serving tray: Grab a large serving tray or platter suitable for displaying a variety of items.
- Add dips to tray: Place the hummus and tzatziki dip into small serving bowls and position them strategically on the tray, making them central and accessible.
- Include olives: Pour the assorted olives into a separate small serving bowl and place it in the center of the tray as a flavorful focal point.
- Arrange fresh vegetables: Evenly space the cucumbers, snap peas, carrots, radishes, celery, and cherry tomatoes around the dips and olives, creating an inviting and colorful base.
- Place breads and crackers: Arrange pita bread triangles and crackers in clusters on the tray, ensuring ease of picking and aesthetic variety.
- Add meats: Fan out the spicy pepperoni and salami slices in different sections of the tray to balance the flavors and textures.
- Incorporate cheeses: Scatter the crumbled feta and assorted cheese cubes throughout the board, next to the meats and breads for pairing.
- Finish with fruits and nuts: Place grapes, raspberries, peach slices, and mixed nuts in remaining gaps on the tray to fill any empty spots and add natural sweetness and crunch.
- Final check: Ensure the tray looks full and inviting, adjusting items as needed so there are no large gaps.
Notes
- This board can be customized with different vegetables, fruits, or meats based on personal preference.
- Use a combination of soft and firmer cheeses for varied texture.
- To keep vegetables fresh, wash and dry them thoroughly before assembling the board.
- For a vegetarian version, omit pepperoni and salami and add more cheese or plant-based protein options.
- Serve the board chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
- Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling water for a complete appetizer experience.
