A stunning board featuring savory meats, artisan cheeses, fruits, nuts, and fresh garnishes for gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 status)
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (e.g., nasturtium, pansy; optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Arrange a large wooden board or platter as the base for presentation.
02 - Fold prosciutto, salami, and coppa slices lengthwise, then roll each tightly into a rose shape, securing the base if needed, and group as the centerpiece clusters.
03 - Slice cheeses and fan them gently around the meat roses to replicate petal shapes.
04 - Fill gaps with halved grapes, strawberries, dried apricots, and optional figs, arranging similar colors together for aesthetic appeal.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds, marcona almonds, and pistachios across the board and place small bowls containing green olives, mixed olives, cornichons, and honey or fig jam evenly around.
06 - Position gluten-free crackers or crostini along the edges or provide in a separate basket, ensuring dietary requirements are met.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to evoke a garden-like ambiance.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving to maintain freshness.
