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Overhead view of a spring charcuterie board
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Spring Charcuterie Board

This beautiful Spring Charcuterie Board is loaded with spring produce, cheese, cured meats, nuts, and spreads. An easy appetizer for any gathering!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spring charcuterie board
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • 1 cup snap peas , trimmed and whole
  • 6-8 radishes , thinly sliced
  • 1 English cucumber , sliced
  • 6-8 rainbow carrots
  • 1 cup assorted sweet Peppers , sliced into half or whole
  • 1 cup fresh berries (such as strawberries, blackberries)

Cheese

  • 4 ounces honey goat cheese , drizzled with honey
  • 4 ounces brie cheese , cut into wedges
  • 4 ounces aged gouda cheese , sliced

Meats

  • 4 ounces salami , folded
  • 4 ounces dried chorizo , thinly sliced

Nuts

  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • crackers & bread
  • 1-2 cups multigrain crackers

Spreads & Dips

  • 1/4 cup herb & garlic hummus
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup mashed avocado

Herbs

  • sprigs of thyme

Instructions

Bowl placement

  • Place small bowls of spreads first. Position the herb & garlic hummus, orange marmalade, and mashed avocado in three separate areas of the board. These bowls should be spread across the board for balance and easy access.
    Hummus, guacamole, and marmalade on a charcuterie board

Cheese placement

  • Arrange the Honey Goat Cheese in the center or toward the corner of the board. You can drizzle it with a little honey for extra visual appeal.
  • Place the Brie Cheese wedges in a fan-like arrangement, making sure they are easy to pick up.
  • On the other side of the board, scatter slices of Aged Gouda to create another visual zone.
    Cheese added to a charcuterie board

Meat arrangement

  • Neatly fold the Salami and place them next to the gouda cheese. This adds visual interest and keeps the meat section compact.
  • Lay the Dried Chorizo slices in a slightly scattered formation next to the brie cheese, ensuring they don't overpower the other ingredients.
    Cheese, meats, and dip on a charcuterie board

Layering the fresh produce

  • Begin by arranging the Snap Peas in a section of the board for a crunchy and vibrant touch.
  • Fan out the thinly sliced Radishes in a colorful arc, spreading them out around the vegetables.
  • Lay the Cucumber slices in a clean, uniform look.
  • Place the Rainbow Carrots either whole or cut into small sticks for a playful touch, arranging them in clusters.
  • Scatter the Assorted Sweet Peppers, keeping them grouped together in a visually appealing way.
  • Add the Fresh Berries as a final colorful highlight, placing them near the corners or filling in any remaining gaps.
    Produce, dips, cheese, and meats on a charcuterie board

Nuts & crackers arrangement

  • Scatter the Pistachios and Almonds around the board in little piles for a crunchy contrast to the creamy and savory elements.
  • For the multigrain crackers, arrange them in a loose stack along the edges or interspersed between other ingredients, allowing space for guests to grab them easily.
    Overhead view of a spring charcuterie board

Finishing touches

  • Add a few extra sprigs of fresh herbs, like thyme or rosemary, to brighten the board and bring it all together visually.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 11010IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 3mg