Summer Charcuterie with Fresh Fruit (Print-Friendly)

A colorful board of cured meats, cheeses, seasonal fruit, nuts and honey—quick to assemble and perfect for warm gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
02 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced

→ Cheeses

04 - 4.2 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
05 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, cut into cubes
06 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh Fruit

07 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
08 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
09 - 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
10 - 1 medium peach, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup blueberries

→ Accompaniments

12 - 1/4 cup honey, for drizzling or serving in a ramekin
13 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
14 - 1/2 cup assorted olives
15 - 1 cup assorted crackers or gluten-free crackers
16 - Fresh mint and basil leaves for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Select a large serving board or platter and place small bowls or ramekins for honey and olives in convenient locations.
02 - Fold the prosciutto, salami and smoked turkey into gentle ribbons or rolls and space them across the board to create visual rhythm.
03 - Place Brie wedges, cubed cheddar and crumbled goat cheese in separate sections, leaving room for complementary items and knives.
04 - Group strawberries, grapes, cherries, peach slices and blueberries into small clusters to balance color and texture across the board.
05 - Scatter mixed nuts and olives into remaining spaces, keeping varieties separated so guests can sample different textures and flavors.
06 - Pour honey into a small bowl with a spoon or dipper and arrange crackers in neat stacks or patterns along the edges for easy access.
07 - Tuck fresh mint and basil leaves around the board for aroma and a pop of green; tidy any spills to maintain a polished presentation.
08 - Present immediately and invite guests to mix meats, cheeses and fruit; suggest pairing with a crisp white wine, rosé, or a light sparkling beverage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone gets to make their own perfect flavor combinations—it feels indulgent, but it's so easy to assemble.
  • Leftovers (if you have any) transform cheese and fruit into tomorrow's snacks or lunch boxes—it's truly a gift that keeps giving.
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  • Cheese straight from the fridge tastes muted—always let it come to room temperature before serving.
  • Putting the honey in a separate bowl avoids soggy crackers and sticky fingers—lesson learned after chasing runaway drips across the board.
03 -
  • Cluster ingredients in odd numbers—your board will always look more inviting.
  • Offer a second serving knife so strong cheese flavors don’t mingle unless you want them to.
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