Description
A vibrant and refreshing Summer Cheese Board featuring a variety of fresh fruits, soft and aged cheeses, crunchy crackers, nuts, and olives. Perfect for a light snack or entertaining guests with a colorful and easy-to-assemble platter.
Ingredients
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 large peach, pitted and cut into wedges
- ¼ small watermelon, cut into wedges
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup cherries
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 2 small zucchini, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
Cheeses
- 2 types fresh soft cheese (such as Vermont Creamery herbed & everything logs)
- 2 types aged cheese (such as Vermont Creamery Bijou and Cremont)
Accompaniments
- 8 ounces assorted crackers (such as gluten-free almond crackers & gluten-free flatbread crackers)
- ½ baguette, sliced on the diagonal (such as Arise Bakery gluten-free baguette)
- ½ cup salted roasted nuts (such as marcona almonds, pistachios, etc.)
- ½ cup olives (such as herb marinated castelvetranos)
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup basil butter or salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Serving Board: Arrange a large serving board or platter ready to display all components.
- Place Largest Components: Position the largest items first, including the two types of aged and fresh cheeses, and place small bowls if needed for items like olives or nuts around the board.
- Arrange Fruits and Vegetables: Fan out the sliced fruits and vegetables such as peach wedges, watermelon wedges, strawberries, cherries, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and zucchini ribbons around the board, aiming for a rainbow effect from red to green to neutral tones for visual appeal and easy access.
- Add Crackers and Bread: Position assorted gluten-free crackers and baguette slices strategically to fill spaces and provide easy grabbing points across the board.
- Fill in with Smaller Items: Scatter the salted roasted nuts and smaller fruits in the remaining gaps on the board to create fullness and balance.
- Final Touches: Add knives and spoons for spreading the cheese and honey, and serve with small plates and napkins.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour your favorite drink and enjoy the fresh, colorful, and flavorful summer cheese board with your guests.
Notes
- Use a variety of cheese textures and flavors for a balanced cheese board experience.
- Selecting gluten-free crackers and bread accommodates gluten sensitivities.
- Fresh seasonal fruits add natural sweetness and vibrant colors.
- Use herb marinated olives for extra flavor.
- Add small bowls for honey and butter for easy serving.
- Adjust fruit and cheese types based on availability and preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American