If you're looking for a twist on traditional charcuterie boards, this Mediterranean charcuterie board is full of a variety of flavors. With a few basic steps, it couldn't be any easier to put together.
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You'll love this Mediterranean charcuterie board
- It's easy to put together. This Mediterranean board is one of my favorite summer appetizers. The board is full of so many different foods and flavors, there's a little something for everyone.
- It's versatile. Whether you want an easy appetizer for a few friends, you want to put together a huge Mediterranean cheese board for a crowd, or you even want this as your main meal, you can turn this into whatever you want.
- It's great for any dietary restrictions. No matter what dietary preferences you, or your guests, may have, there is so much available when shopping for Mediterranean cuisine.
Cheese for a Mediterranean charcuterie board
You need cheeses for cheese boards, so here are a few Mediterranean cheeses you can include. You can find many of these at your local grocery store.
- Feta Cheese. When you think of Greek food, especially geek cheeses, one of the first things you think of is probably feta cheese.
- Goat Cheese. I love to include either herb-rolled goat cheese like I did in this board, or honey goat cheese depending on what else I'm including on this Mediterranean mezze platter.
- Halloumi Cheese. This cheese technically needs to be cooked, but once grilled, fried or air fried, it's so delicious. It's salty, slightly chewy, and perfect for this appetizer platter.
- Graviera. This is a Greek cheese and the second most popular in Greece! It's a semi-hard cheese and similar in taste to gruyere.
Mediterranean platter shopping list
Aside from a selection of cheeses, what else should you include on a Greek mezze platter? Here's what I included on this one.
- Roasted Garlic Hummus
- Tzatziki
- Kalamata Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Herb Goat Cheese
- Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Rosemary and Sea Salt Roasted Almonds
- Cucumbers
- Red Peppers
- Grape Tomatoes
- Proscuitto
- Multi-Grain Pita Bread Crackers
Other finger foods to include on a Mediterranean mezze board
If you're looking for other ideas as to what to include on this Mediterranean charcuterie board, here are some great options that give a variety of flavor.
- Fresh Fruits. Apples, apricots, dates, figs, black grapes, green grapes, melons, peaches, strawberries, or tangerines are all great options.
- Dried Fruits. Dried dates, figs, or apricots all make for a great addition.
- Fresh Vegetables. Beets, broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumbers, mushrooms, or zucchini are great fresh veggies to include.
- Assortment of Dips. Classic hummus, roasted garlic hummus, or any store-bought hummus is a great option, tzatziki, or baba ganoush, which is one of my favorite middle eastern dips.
- Olives. Castelvetrano olives, which are a common type of green olives, Kalamata olives, or a variety of olives of your choosing! If your local market has an olive bar, making this mezze platter could be a great way to incorporate different flavors.
- Nuts. I bought rosemary and sea salt roasted almonds from Trader Joe and those were so perfect, but you can include any nut mix you prefer.
- Cured Meats. Charcuterie technically means "deli" and it's a French term for a collection of prepared meat products. So, in an effort to stay true to the meaning of charcuterie, I always like to include some cured meats. Proscuitto or salami are both great options.
How to design a Mediterranean charcuterie board
First and foremost, there is no wrong way to put together what one would consider the "best charcuterie board." Here is the simple way I put together all of my charcuterie boards that may help you a little bit.
- The cheeses. I use the cheeses as my starting point. I place them in the corners of the board if I'm using a square or rectangular board, or I place them as evenly as possible on the outskirts of a circle board.
- The dips. I place any dips into medium-small dishes so they can easily fit onto the board. Place these around your cheeses, but try not to place them directly next to the cheeses. I'll explain.
- The small bowls. Yes, I know, I place my dips in bowls, but these small bowls are reserved for things like olives, jams/spreads, nuts, or anything marinated or in a brine, like the marinated artichoke hearts.
- The color. Once I have the cheeses, dips, and any other delicious spreads or snacks placed, this is when I add the fresh ingredients. Place your produce all around the board next to the different types of cheeses or dips you'd think they'd pair best with.
- The meat. Add any meat you have, like proscuitto, to the board.
- The vehicles. Otherwise known as the crackers or bread. I like to add crackers last because I'd rather use up the snack board real estate for other food items like cheese.
- Fill in the blanks. One of my favorite ways to "fill in the blanks" and really make it look like a robust charcuterie board, is by using fresh herbs to fill in any gaps. It's the perfect option to not only add more color to your board, but it's super affordable.
Again, there is no wrong way to make a cheese platter, but based on my years of making these, I find this to be the easiest way and you're guaranteed to make a crowd pleaser of a board 10/10 times!
Amazon charcuterie board must-haves
- I love having a large wooden board with a handle for charcuterie boards, it makes it so much easier to serve it.
- You'll also want to make sure you have small bowls, ramekins, and small plates.
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Want more charcuterie board ideas?
- Trader Joe's Charcuterie Board
- Charcuterie Board for Two
- Brunch Charcuterie Board
- ALDI Charcuterie Board
FAQs
Are charcuterie boards Mediterranean?
Yes! A Mediterranean charcuterie board is made up of cheeses, cured meats, and other snacks that originate from the Mediterranean region.
What is a Mediterranean platter called?
It's called a mezze platter!
How do you eat Mediterranean platters?
Start with a few cheeses and dips and then pair fresh produce and other snacks alongside it all.
Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
If you're looking for a twist on traditional charcuterie boards, this Mediterranean charcuterie board is full of a variety of flavors. With a few basic steps, it couldn't be any easier to put together.
Ingredients
- Roasted Garlic Hummus
- Tzatziki
- Kalamata Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Herb Goat Cheese
- Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Rosemary and Sea Salt Roasted Almonds
- Cucumbers
- Red Peppers
- Grape Tomatoes
- Proscuitto
- Multi-Grain Pita Bread Crackers
Instructions
- The cheeses. I use the cheeses as my starting point. I place them in the corners of the board if I'm using a square or rectangular board, or I place them as evenly as possible on the outskirts of a circle board.
- The dips. I place any dips into medium-small dishes so they can easily fit onto the board. Place these around your cheeses, but try not to place them directly next to the cheeses. I'll explain.
- The small bowls. Yes, I know, I place my dips in bowls, but these small bowls are reserved for things like olives, jams/spreads, nuts, or anything marinated or in a brine, like the marinated artichoke hearts.
- The color. Once I have the cheeses, dips, and any other delicious spreads or snacks placed, this is when I add the fresh ingredients. Place your produce all around the board next to the different types of cheeses or dips you'd think they'd pair best with.
- The meat. Add any meat you have, like proscuitto, to the board.
- The vehicles. Otherwise known as the crackers or bread. I like to add crackers last because I'd rather use up the snack board real estate for other food items like cheese.
- Fill in the blanks. One of my favorite ways to "fill in the blanks" and really make it look like a robust charcuterie board, is by using fresh herbs to fill in any gaps. It's the perfect option to not only add more color to your board, but it's super affordable.
Notes
Other finger foods to include on a Mediterranean mezze board
If you're looking for other ideas as to what to include on this Mediterranean charcuterie board, here are some great options that give a variety of flavor.- Fresh Fruits. Apples, apricots, dates, figs, black grapes, green grapes, melons, peaches, strawberries, or tangerines are all great options.
- Dried Fruits. Dried dates, figs, or apricots all make for a great addition.
- Fresh Vegetables. Beets, broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumbers, mushrooms, or zucchini are great fresh veggies to include.
- Assortment of Dips. Classic hummus, roasted garlic hummus, or any store-bought hummus is a great option, tzatziki, or baba ganoush, which is one of my favorite middle eastern dips.
- Olives. Castelvetrano olives, which are a common type of green olives, Kalamata olives, or a variety of olives of your choosing! If your local market has an olive bar, making this mezze platter could be a great way to incorporate different flavors.
- Nuts. I bought rosemary and sea salt roasted almonds from Trader Joe and those were so perfect, but you can include any nut mix you prefer.
- Cured Meats. Charcuterie technically means "deli" and it's a French term for a collection of prepared meat products. So, in an effort to stay true to the meaning of charcuterie, I always like to include some cured meats. Proscuitto or salami are both great options.
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