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easy charcuterie board for beginners

Easy Charcuterie Board for Beginners

A simple, beautiful charcuterie board perfect for beginners—featuring meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged in an easy heart-shaped layout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meats & Cheeses
  • 150 g salami sliced
  • 150 g prosciutto
  • 250 g brie cheese heart-shaped if desired
  • 200 g gouda cheese sliced or cubed
  • 200 g mozzarella small logs or slices
Fruits, Nuts & Extras
  • strawberries
  • grapes red and green
  • berries blackberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • nuts pecans or mixed nuts
  • crackers assorted

Equipment

  • Serving Board
  • Small Bowls

Method
 

  1. Start by placing the brie cheese in the center of your board as the main focal point.
  2. Arrange sliced cheeses like gouda and mozzarella around the brie, creating a curved or heart-shaped outline.
  3. Add the meats by folding or rolling salami and prosciutto and tucking them beside the cheeses for texture.
  4. Fill remaining spaces with fruits, placing strawberries, grapes, and berries in small clusters for color.
  5. Add nuts and crackers to balance textures and fill any open gaps for a full, inviting layout.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For beginners, stick to 2–3 meats, 2 cheeses, and 2 fruits to keep it simple and balanced.
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