Arrange cheese, fruit, dips, and snacks on a board for a customizable and shareable light meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 2 oz brie cheese, sliced
02 - 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Meats (optional)
04 - 1.75 oz prosciutto
05 - 1.75 oz salami
→ Vegetables
06 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
07 - 1 small carrot, cut into sticks
08 - 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts
→ Fruits
10 - 1/2 apple, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup seedless grapes
→ Dips & Spreads
12 - 1/4 cup hummus
13 - 1/4 cup tzatziki
14 - 2 tablespoons fig jam
→ Snacks & Crunch
15 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts
16 - 1/2 cup assorted crackers (choose gluten-free if necessary)
17 - 1/2 cup pita chips
→ Garnish
18 - Fresh basil leaves or mint sprigs (optional)
# Method:
01 - Arrange the brie, cheddar, goat cheese, and meats (if desired) on a large serving board, ensuring each item is spaced for visual interest.
02 - Place cucumber slices, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, apple slices, and grapes in small clusters around the cheese.
03 - Transfer hummus, tzatziki, and fig jam into small bowls and nestle them strategically among the other ingredients.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with mixed nuts, crackers, and pita chips to provide contrasting texture.
05 - Garnish the platter with basil or mint if using. Present immediately for optimal freshness.
