How to Build a Charcuterie Board

• Add dips & spreads into small bowls (as well as any small snacks you want to serve in bowls). Place these onto the charcuterie board first to create some structure.
• Fold charcuterie meats as desired.

  -For prosciutto & sliced deli meats: Lay each meat slice flat & roll it up into a log. (I cut deli meat rolls in half to make them easier to arrange on my board.)

  -For salami & pepperoni: Make meat roses for an extra elegant presentation, or fold each meat slice in half & then into quarters for a simpler option.
• Add meats, cheeses & crackers. Place larger elements on the board next, like meat roses or blocks of soft cheese, so you can build around them.

  Then arrange sliced meats, hard cheeses, and crackers on the board, fanning them out so they look nice. (You can also pile or stack items to help save space, or even serve crackers & breads on a separate plate.)
• Add fruits & vegetables. Layer sliced veggies like carrot & cucumber in a line to spread some color across the board. Arrange items like berries, grapes, & cherry tomatoes in small piles.
• Fill up the board with snacks & garnishes. Add briny snacks like olives or gherkins, crunchy snacks like pistachios or cashews, & sweet goodies like chocolate-covered raisins to fill in the spaces. Garnish with edible flowers or herb sprigs at the very end!
• Add utensils. Place spreaders & spoons into dip bowls at the time of serving.