Fresh Spring Garden Charcuterie Board
A fresh, light, and inviting charcuterie board featuring edible flowers, fresh herbs, cheeses, meats, and crisp vegetables, perfect for spring entertaining and casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Goat cheese, creamy and tangy
- Manchego cheese, firm and nutty
- Fresh mozzarella balls
- Prosciutto slices, thin and salty
- Salami, mildly spiced
- Cucumber ribbons, thinly sliced
- Radishes, sliced thin or halved
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh strawberries or apricots
- Arugula leaves
- Mint sprigs
- Thyme sprigs
- Nasturtiums (edible flowers)
- Violas or pansies (edible flowers)
- Marigold petals (edible flowers)
- Calendula petals (edible flowers)
- Marcona almonds
- Honey for drizzling
- Crusty artisan bread or crackers
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients (10 minutes): Wash all fresh produce and flowers gently under cold water and pat dry carefully to avoid bruising petals. Slice radishes and cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters depending on size. Use a vegetable peeler to create thin cucumber ribbons. Trim herbs and edible flowers to manageable sizes.
- Slice cheeses and meats (5 minutes): Cut goat cheese into small logs or rounds. Slice manchego into thin wedges. Arrange fresh mozzarella balls in a small pile. Fan out prosciutto and salami slices for easy picking. Keep cheese pieces bite-sized but not too small.
- Arrange the board (5-7 minutes): Start by placing cheeses spaced evenly across the board. Fill in gaps with meats, folding or rolling slices for texture. Scatter cucumber ribbons and radish slices around the edges. Add small clusters of cherry tomatoes and fresh fruit. Place herbs and edible flowers artistically, mixing colors and shapes for a natural garden feel.
- Add nuts and drizzle honey (2 minutes): Fill small bowls with Marcona almonds and nestle them into the board. Drizzle honey lightly over goat cheese or place honey in a small dish with a spoon for guests.
- Final touches and serving: Give a quick check for balance and color—add a few more petals or herb sprigs where needed. Serve immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before guests arrive.
Notes
Source edible flowers from trusted suppliers or grow your own without pesticides. For gluten-free, use almond crackers or vegetable crisps instead of bread. Assemble the board just before serving to keep flowers and herbs fresh. Mist flowers lightly with water if wilting. Avoid overcrowding the board to allow each element to shine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One quarter of the a
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 27.5
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 17.5
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 13.5
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