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Fresh Fruit Charcuterie Board

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A vibrant and easy-to-assemble fresh fruit charcuterie board perfect for graduation parties and casual gatherings, featuring a colorful variety of fruits, cheeses, nuts, and dips.

Ingredients

  • Strawberries, hulled and halved
  • Blueberries
  • Green and red seedless grapes, washed and dried
  • Apple slices, thinly cut and tossed in lemon juice
  • Ripe kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • Watermelon or cantaloupe cubes (seedless varieties)
  • Fresh figs, halved (optional, seasonal)
  • Soft goat cheese log or fresh mozzarella balls
  • Sharp cheddar cubes or sliced aged gouda (optional)
  • Honey Greek yogurt dip (½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, pinch of lemon zest)
  • Almond butter or nut-based spread (optional)
  • Toasted almonds or pistachios, lightly salted
  • Chia seeds or pumpkin seeds for sprinkling
  • Fresh mint or basil leaves
  • Dark chocolate chunks or curls
  • Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash all fruits thoroughly and dry gently with a kitchen towel. Hull and halve strawberries, slice kiwi and apples thinly, cube watermelon or cantaloupe. Toss apple slices with 1 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange grapes in small clusters.
  2. Optional: Toast almonds or pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool.
  3. Make honey yogurt dip by combining ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of lemon zest. Stir until smooth and chill until serving.
  4. Arrange the board by placing bowls of dip and nuts first. Artfully arrange fruit in small groups around them, mixing colors and shapes. Add cheese portions between fruit clusters. Scatter fresh mint leaves and dark chocolate chunks strategically.
  5. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds or chia seeds over fruit clusters. Add edible flowers if using. Serve immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

To prevent apple slices from browning, toss them in lemon juice immediately after slicing. Keep the board out of direct sunlight to avoid fruit wilting. If fruit releases too much juice, place a paper towel under the board or use a platter with a rim. Assemble the board no more than 2 hours before serving for best freshness. For vegan or dairy-free options, substitute cheeses with nut-based alternatives and use coconut yogurt for dips. Nut allergies? Use seeds instead of nuts.

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