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.