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Easy Charcuterie Board with Pomegranate for the Holidays

This step-by-step guide will help you make a perfect holiday charcuterie board with pomegranate for the holidays, full of a variety of meats, cheeses, crackers, and fruits and nuts to heighten any holiday party. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: charcuterie boards, holiday appetizers, holiday food
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 389kcal

Ingredients

Cheeses

  • 3 oz blue cheese (see post for examples)
  • 3 oz hard cheese (see post for examples)
  • 3 oz soft cheese (see post for examples)

Meats

  • 4 oz prosciutto sliced thin
  • 4 oz salami sliced thin
  • 4 oz smoked sausage

Crackers, Bread, and Spreads

  • 1 loaf fresh baguette
  • 1 cup favorite crackers
  • 2 oz seasonal spread (fig, cherry)
  • 2 oz honey
  • 2 oz spicy mustard

Fruits & Veggies

  • ¼ cup Pomegranate arils
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup raspberries
  • ¼ cup grapes
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup carrots
  • ¼ cup artichoke hearts
  • ¼ cup olives
  • ¼ cup radishes

Other Fixins

  • 4 sprigs Fresh herbs (fresh rosemary sprigs are my favorite for the holidays)
  • ¼ cup cornichons
  • 1 cup Nuts (Marcona almonds, pistachios, pecans) 
  • 8 edible flowers
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Start by getting your board cleaned and tie a wire-rimmed bow on the board if you want to make your board festive. Tape the back of the ribbon down to the bottom of the board.
  • Place your cheeses on the board, separating them around the board. Then place the containers or bowls you want around the board. Don't forget to also save room for the cheese knives and spoons for the spreads.
  • Place your larger fruits and meats around, varying the heights of different foods around the board. Also, place crackers around the board in smaller stacks or fanned out.
  • Place the rest of the fruits and nuts around the rest of the spaces on the board until the bottom of the board can't be seen.
  • Bring the board to just-above room temperature before serving! Enjoy!

Notes

To transport:
Place sheets of plastic wrap tightly over the top of the charcuterie board or individually wrap meats, cheeses, crackers, spreads, and other items in separate bags and assemble when you get to your destination. 
Storing: 
If board fits in refrigerator, place a large sheet or sheets of plastic wrap over the whole board. Stick in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy again. 
If board is too large to fit in refrigerator, place meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers into separate storage containers or bags and place in the refrigerator. 
Leftovers will last for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1144IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg