Spring Charcuterie with Herb Dip (Print Version)

Colorful spring board of cured meats, cheeses, crisp veg and a lemony herb dip for effortless entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats & Cheeses

01 - 100 g prosciutto, thinly sliced
02 - 100 g salami, thinly sliced
03 - 120 g soft goat cheese
04 - 120 g aged cheddar, cubed
05 - 100 g Brie, sliced

→ Fresh Produce

06 - 1 bunch radishes, trimmed and halved
07 - 150 g sugar snap peas, trimmed
08 - 100 g baby carrots, peeled
09 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
10 - 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Dips & Accompaniments

11 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
12 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
14 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
15 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
16 - 1 garlic clove, minced
17 - 1 tsp lemon zest
18 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
20 - 1 small baguette or gluten-free crackers
21 - 60 g toasted almonds or walnuts
22 - 60 g mixed olives

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
02 - Arrange meats and cheeses on a large board or platter.
03 - Distribute the radishes, sugar snap peas, carrots, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes around the meats and cheeses.
04 - Place the herb dip in a small bowl and set it on the board.
05 - Add bread slices or crackers, nuts, and olives to fill in gaps and add texture.
06 - Serve immediately, ensuring all items are easily accessible.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours yet comes together in under half an hour, a real hosting superpower
  • The contrast of bright vegetables with creamy cheeses and salty meats keeps every bite interesting
02 -
  • Salt the dip at the end after tasting as cheeses and olives can add unexpected saltiness
  • Trim vegetables ahead of time and keep them cold so they stay crisp on the board
03 -
  • Keep the dip chilled until the last minute to maintain texture and brightness
  • Layer flavors by placing salty items next to milder cheeses for instant pairing ideas
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