Description
This vibrant Grinch Charcuterie Board is a festive holiday appetizer featuring a colorful assortment of green fruits, cheeses, cured meats, and dips, perfectly styled with red accents for a playful Christmas theme. Easy to assemble and no cooking required, it offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors ideal for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups green grapes
- 2 cups green apple slices (tossed in lemon juice)
- 1 cup kiwi slices
- 1 cup honeydew melon balls
Cheeses
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
Meats
- 6 ounces salami slices, folded
- 6 ounces sliced turkey, rolled
Dips
- 1/2 cup spinach dip or herb dip
- 1/2 cup guacamole
Extras & Garnishes
- 1 cup green olives
- 8 ounces assorted crackers
- 1/4 cup red candy hearts
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into star shapes
Instructions
- Prepare Fruits: Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits to ensure freshness and prevent excess moisture on the board.
- Set Up Dips: Place a small bowl of spinach dip and a small bowl of guacamole on a large serving board.
- Arrange Green Fruits: Build a vibrant green base by placing clusters of green grapes, kiwi slices, honeydew melon balls, and green apple slices evenly around the dips.
- Add Cheeses: Place sections of cubed white cheddar and mozzarella pearls around the board to add visual and taste contrast.
- Prepare Meats: Fold salami slices into halves or quarters and roll turkey slices, then neatly arrange them in sections on the board.
- Fill Gaps: Fill empty spaces on the board with green olives and assorted crackers for variety and texture.
- Decorate: Cut red bell pepper into small star or heart shapes and scatter them along with red candy hearts around the board to create a festive Grinch-inspired look.
- Final Adjustment: Adjust the placement of all components to create a full, abundant, and inviting appearance.
- Serve: Serve immediately for best freshness or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain bright color.
- Keep wet ingredients like dips in separate small bowls to avoid moisture spreading and sogginess on the board.
- Assemble the board just before serving to ensure the freshest presentation.
