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Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board you will Love

Here are all of tips, tricks and food ideas for making an epic Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: June Albertson-Dick

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cured meats {or deli meats}
  • 8 ounces cheese {a variety of soft and hard}
  • 8 ounces crackers {or other starches}
  • 6 ounces fruit {seasonal is best}
  • 6 ounces vegetables {seasonal is best}
  • 1 cup olives {black or green}
  • 1 cup valentine candy
  • 2 cup cookies
  • herbs & edible flowers {for garnish}

Instructions

  • Add the large items {meats & cheeses} to the board. Then place the crackers {or starches} around the board.
  • Next, arrange seasonal fruits and vegetables around the meat and cheese. Add bowls of dip, olives and pickles {or whatever you prefer}.
  • Fill in any empty areas with valentine candy and cookies. Finally, go back and fill in any areas and add fresh herbs and edible flowers. Serve or cover for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Get creative with what you use for the base. A wooden board is traditional but there are so many items you can use. Lay brown paper on the counter, use a baking sheet, wood crate or heart shaped board for other options.
  • Have a combination of fresh and shelf stable items. Foods like crackers and nuts can be bought ahead of time and will last long after.
  • Use small bowls to contain items you don’t want rolling around the board.  Using bowls for smaller items like olives, pickles and fruit can keep everything in place and help with pulling it all together.  
  • Go back and add in smaller foods like nuts and valentine candies to fill in any empty spaces.  To get a lush and gorgeous Valentine-themed charcuterie board it should be bountiful and every inch should be covered.
  • Always add serving utensils to make grabbing items easier.  Small spoons, cheese knives and tongs are all great additions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 841kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1559mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 1545IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 4mg