Spring Charcuterie Board Recipe That Steals The Show

A Simple Guide

This is where the creativity kicks in.

Spring charcuterie boards should feel fresh and alive, vibrant, colourful, and a little wild. Use shape and texture to keep things visually interesting:

• Thin veggie sticks for structure, it lends itself to the whimsical flowing springy vibe

• Cucumber roses for softness

• Diagonal-cut kiwi or guava for colour and pattern diversity

• Non toxic or quality faux florals, a celery stalk base or full broccoli crown as a bold, unexpected centrepiece

  
  

The goal is to make it feel organic and intentional... like the forest came to brunch.

Here’s how I break it down:

• Start with dry goods. Open up your crackers, nuts, dried fruits, and breadsticks and have them ready.

• Use a large cookie sheet or a few smaller ones to organize fruit, veggies, dips, meats, and cheeses in the fridge as you prep each item.

• Make or portion out any dips, chutneys, or jellies and place them in the fridge to chill.

• Wash and slice fruits and vegetables early and get them prepped and chilled.

• Pull soft cheeses like provolone out of the fridge while you prep your produce. Letting them come to room temp makes shaping them into roses much easier.

• Once softened, shape your provolone roses and return them to the fridge.

• Next, prep your meats roses, folds, and accordions. Stack them on wax paper and chill.

Suggested Build Order

1. Open and portion out dry items (crackers, nuts, dried fruit, bread).

2. Gather accents - small jars, ramekins, flowers, any spring-themed props.

3. Pull everything from the fridge.

4. Begin dressing the board by  placing a layer of greens around the board edges. 

5. Place your largest elements on the board first. Cheese roses, meat roses, meat accordions and ramekins (jars).

6. Add blocks and slices of cheese (you can cube, cut diagonals, stack, etc. Get creative.

7. Weave and layer in veggies using rows, curls, and creative shapes.

8. Fill in the spaces with crackers, pretzels, nuts.

   9. Finish strong with berries, herbs, and floral accents (be sure live florals are non- toxic)

Garnish Like You Mean It

Fresh herbs aren’t just for seasoning, they’re styling tools.

Thyme, rosemary, basil, mint and sage add colour, scent,

and texture that tie the whole board together.

Tuck them in around cheeses, drape them across bowls,

or anchor them beside a ramekin (aka small bowl). 

Spring Spread Checklist 

Vegetables:

Broccolini

Celery sticks

Cucumber sticks, rounds & roses

Slender asparagus

Snap Peas

Green onion (with cream cheese and shredded old cheddar)

Fruits:

Diagonal-cut kiwi

Grapes (red or green)

Apple slices

Guava

Cheeses:

Provolone (room temp for shaping)

Sharp cheddar

Blue cheese wedge

Extras:

Pickles

Olives

Dips in ramekins

Crackers and pretzels

Finishing Touches:

Avocado slices

Fresh herbs

A few faux tulips or fresh non toxic florals for that seasonal flair

Let the season guide you. Build with intention and don’t be afraid to get creative with it.

You’ve got the tips. You’ve got the portions... Now it’s your turn!

Whether this is your first charcuterie board or your fiftieth, there’s no better time to start than now. Spring is about fresh starts—and every board you build is a chance to get better, more creative, and more confident.

So grab your ingredients, clear off the table, and start building something beautiful. Here’s to food that brings people together… and boards that make it unforgettable.

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