Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound assorted cured meats (salami, prosciutto, pepperoni)
- 1 pound assorted cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda)
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruits (grapes, strawberries, apple slices)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
- 1 cup olives (green and black)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (rosemary, thyme)
- Crackers or breadsticks for serving
Instructions
- Start with a large wooden board or platter laid flat on a table.
- Arrange cured meats in a triangular shape to form the base of the tree.
- Cut cheeses into various shapes and layer them alongside or on top of the meats.
- Fill in gaps with fresh fruits, using grapes as ornaments and apple slices for variety.
- Scatter mixed nuts and olives around the tree for added texture.
- Garnish with fresh herbs at the base to create a festive trunk look.
- Optionally drizzle honey or fruit preserves over cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/10th of the Charcuterie Tree
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg