An elegant board combining savory meats, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and floral garnishes.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz coppa or soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
05 - 4.2 oz manchego, sliced
06 - 4.2 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - ½ cup dried apricots
10 - ½ cup fresh figs, quartered (optional, seasonal)
→ Nuts & Extras
11 - ½ cup roasted almonds
12 - ½ cup marcona almonds
13 - ¼ cup shelled pistachios
→ Accompaniments
14 - ½ cup green olives
15 - ½ cup mixed olives
16 - ½ cup cornichons
17 - ½ cup honey or fig jam
18 - 1 box gluten-free crackers or crostini (optional; verify gluten-free if required)
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (e.g., nasturtium, pansy; optional)
# Directions:
01 - Select a large charcuterie board or platter, ensuring adequate space for arrangement.
02 - Fold prosciutto, salami, and coppa slices lengthwise and roll tightly to shape roses; secure bases with toothpicks if necessary.
03 - Slice cheeses and fan them gently around the meat roses to imitate flower petals.
04 - Fill empty spaces with fresh and dried fruits, grouping similar colors for visual harmony.
05 - Scatter roasted and marcona almonds, pistachios, and place small bowls of olives, cornichons, and honey or fig jam around the arrangement.
06 - Place gluten-free crackers or crostini along edges or in a separate basket for easy access.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to create a garden-like presentation.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.
