Description
A Mediterranean Charcuterie Board is a vibrant, flavorful spread perfect for sharing at parties and gatherings. It features tons of delicious cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, and vegetables, complemented by dips like hummus and tzatziki.
*See the post above for detailed descriptions of each ingredient!
Ingredients
Homemade Hummus Dip:
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons tahini (to taste)
- 1-2 garlic cloves (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- splash of water (about 1/2 tablespoon)
- 3 tablespoons Heraclea extra-virgin olive oil
- Heraclea Chili Infused Olive Oil, for drizzling over
Tzatziki Yogurt Dip:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used whole milk)
- 1/2 of an English cucumber or 2 mini cucumbers, sliced then quartered
- 1-2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Heraclea extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Olive Tapenade Dip:
- 11-ounce jar (1 heaping cup) of kalamata olives, drained
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or rosemary - but use less as it's strong), roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Heraclea extra-virgin olive oil
Additional Dips (Optional):
- Baba Ganoush
- Muhammara
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil with Salt & Pepper
- Honey (Hot or Regular)
Meats (Choose 2-3):
- Proscuitto
- Salami
- Soppressata
- Smoked Chorizo Sausage
Cheeses (Choose 2-4):
- Feta
- Manchego
- Goat Cheese
- Halloumi
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Gouda
- Pecorino Romano
- Parmesan
Olives & Pickled Vegetables (Choose 2-3):
- Green Olives
- Kalamata Olives
- Castelvetrano Olives
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Marinated Artichokes
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (Choose at least 2 of each):
- Grapes
- Figs
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Mandarin Oranges
- Cucumber
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Bell Peppers
Nuts & Dried Fruits (Choose 1-2 of each):
- Almonds
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
- Dried Dates
- Dried Apricots
- Dried Figs
Breads & Crackers (Choose 2-4):
- Pita Bread
- Baguette/Crostini
- Pita Crackers
- Lavash Crackers
- Grissini (Breadsticks)
- Triscuits
Garnish (optional)
- Springs of Fresh Rosemary and/or Thyme
- Lemon Slices
Instructions
- Make the Homemade Hummus: In a small food processor, add the drained chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and water. Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the food processor while blending. After you’ve added the olive oil, continue blending for about a minute, or until it’s nice and smooth. Blend in a bit more for a thinner consistency if you wish. Cover and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Drizzle Heraclea Chili Infused Olive Oil over before serving, if you wish!
- Prepare the Tzatziki: In a small bowl, add the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Stir until well combined. Adjust seasonings based on your preferences. Cover and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Blend the Olive Tapenade: In a small food processor, add the olives, capers, garlic, parsley, anchovy paste, and lemon juice. Pulse a couple of times to break up the ingredients. Now, drizzle the olive oil into the mixture while blending to your desired consistency. You can leave it chunky or continue to blend it into a paste (I prefer the latter)!
- Gather and prepare the remaining ingredients. Get all the ingredients out, slice the mandarins and cucumbers, gather nuts, dried fruits, dips, etc. Grab your board, small spoons, and plates. Assemble your Mediterranean charcuterie board (see my photos for inspo – video coming soon!). I like to garnish the board with sprigs of fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Equipment
Charcuterie Stainless Steel Set: Knives, Tongs, Spoons Forks, Toothpick, Honey Dipper, Tags
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Cutting Board (Handmade from Etsy)
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Extra Large Charcuterie Cheese Platter Serving Tray
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Extra Large Personalized Charcuterie Board
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Personalized Resin Charcuterie Board
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Round Teak Wood Charcuterie Serving Tray
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Set of Hand Painted Turkish/Greek/Arabic Ceramic Sauce-Dipping Bowls
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Set of Three French Charcuterie Boards
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Unique 14-Inch Oval Ceramic Plate/Serving Platter
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- As an ambassador for Heraclea Food Co., I’m happy to share with you my 15% discount code! Click this link and use my code HEAVENLYSPICED for fifteen percent off your Heraclea olive oil order.
- Watch me build my Mediterranean Charcuterie Board on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest!
- SEE THE POST ABOVE for tons of ways to customize your board with different meats, cheese, fruits and veggies, etc. I also go into more detail about each ingredient listed above!
- SUGGESTIONS FOR SERVING SIZES: For meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, bread, etc. for a party of 10. This is just a general guide, so feel free to adjust the quantities based on your party size (or how much you know everyone eats)!
Meats: Plan for about 2-3 ounces of cured meats per person. For 10 people, that’s 20-30 ounces (around 1.25-2 pounds) of meats like salami and prosciutto.
Cheeses: Serve around 1-2 ounces of cheese per person. For 10 people, you’ll need about 10-20 ounces of cheese like feta and manchego.
Breads: Plan for about 3-4 slices of pieces per person. For 10 people, aim for about 30-40 pieces of pita bread and/or crostini.
Crackers: About 5-6 crackers per person, so you’ll need about 50-60 crackers.
Fresh Fruits: Plan for about 1/3 cup of fresh fruit per person. For 10 people, that’s around 3.5 cups total.
Fresh Vegetables: Around 1/3 cup (3.5 cups total) of sliced vegetables, too.
Dried Fruits: About 1/4 to 1/3 cups per person.
Nuts: 1/4 to 1/3 cups of assorted nuts per person will be plenty.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, 30 Minutes or Less, Fall Recipes, Breakfast and Brunch
- Method: No Cooking Necessary
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
