Mini Charcuterie Board - Planted in the Kitchen (2024)

Cheese: You can use a plant-based cheese on your board if you would like.

Meats: There are a variety of plant-based meats that you can serve on your mini boards.

Vegetables: Classic options are celery, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers.

Fruits: I typically like to use a variety of grapes, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries, kiwi, and figs.

Nuts & Seeds: Classic options include walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.

Herbs: Mint, rosemary, and thyme all make beautiful and fragrant garnishes on your board.

Dips & Spreads: Hummus, tzatziki, roasted eggplant dip, jams, jellies, fruit preserves, and pesto are all wonderful options.

Breads: I typically like to add several breads to my board to enjoy with the dips and the cheeses. My go-to options are usually bread slices, crackers, pita, pita chips, and pretzels.

A complete list of ingredients and quantities is listed in the recipe card below.

Add plant-based meats or cheeses: Not everyone wants or loves meats or cheese on their boards but for others, it's non-negotiable. Feel free to add in anything that you feel would make your mini snack board more enjoyable.

Garnishes: Adding a garnish such as fresh herbs (mint, rosemary, etc.) can be a great way to elevate your board and add an extra pop of color and fragrance.

Add more: You can add more of any food that you like best. One of the fun parts about building charcuterie boards is that you are in total control of what you put on yours.

Step 1: Create a list of everything you want to include on your board. Gather ingredients and set them aside.

Step 2: Wash any fresh produce that you will be using and cut foods into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3: Next, arrange the food items on the board in groups or clusters.

I try to maintain a variety throughout the board by placing groups of fruits next to a salty nut or cracker. This way the board will be spread out, have a variety of flavors and textures, and be more visually appealing.

Step 4: Add any garnishes or finishing touches to make your board delicious and appealing. Serve and enjoy!

These small charcuterie boards are perfect for entertaining. Some of the best times to serve them would be:

• Baby showers
• Bridal or wedding showers
• Weddings
• Parties or gatherings
• Holiday events
• Graduation parties
• Book club meetings
• Girl's night gatherings
• Family gatherings

• ▢ 2 wedges plant based cheese
• ▢ 1 serving plant based meat
• ▢ ¼ cup crackers or bread
• ▢ ¼ cup cucumbers
• ▢ ¼ cup carrots
• ▢ ¼ cup bell peppers
• ▢ 1 bunch grapes
• ▢ ¼ cup strawberries
• ▢ ¼ cup olives
• ▢ ¼ cup hummus
• ▢ 2 tablespoon nuts

• Grab a small serving dish or board and gather the ingredients you choose for your charcuterie board.

• Wash any fresh produce or garnishes.

• Cut or slice the foods into bite-sized pieces to make it easy to grab a piece of food from the board.

• Arrange the foods in groups across the board, alternating varieties of foods.