Charcuterie Board Solo Serving (Printable)

A simple, elegant arrangement of meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruit designed for one person.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 slices prosciutto
02 - 2 slices soppressata or salami

→ Cheese

03 - 1 ounce aged cheddar or brie
04 - 1 ounce soft goat cheese or blue cheese

→ Accompaniments

05 - 1 small handful seedless grapes or 5–6 fresh berries
06 - 1 tablespoon mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
07 - 2–3 cornichons or baby gherkins
08 - 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
09 - 3–4 small crackers or sliced baguette (use gluten-free if preferred)

# How To Make It:

01 - Choose a small slate coaster or appetizer plate to serve as your base.
02 - Gently fold or roll the cured meats and place them on one side of the plate.
03 - Place the cheeses next to the meats, keeping them visually separate for contrast.
04 - Fill gaps with grapes or berries, mixed nuts, and cornichons.
05 - Add a small dollop of whole grain mustard on the plate.
06 - Neatly stack the crackers or baguette slices in the remaining space.
07 - Balance colors and shapes across the arrangement to create an appealing, harmonious display. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking skills and just ten minutes, so you can feel sophisticated without the stress
  • Each component shines on its own, meaning you get variety and interest in every bite
  • It's the perfect excuse to buy those fancy cheeses and cured meats you've been eyeing
  • You can customize it completely based on what you're craving that exact moment
02 -
  • Cheese tastes completely different at room temperature versus cold—let it warm for ten minutes before serving, and you'll understand why those expensive cheeses are worth the investment
  • The arrangement actually affects your experience: visual appeal makes food taste better, and thoughtful placement makes you slow down and savor rather than gobble
  • Quality of ingredients matters far more than quantity; five exceptional items beat a crowded board of mediocre ones
03 -
  • Buy your cheeses and cured meats from the specialty counter, not the pre-packaged section—you'll taste the difference immediately, and the people there often have passionate recommendations
  • If you're serving to guests, assemble the board just before bringing it to the table so everything looks pristine and the temperature is perfect
  • Keep a small cheese knife handy for harder cheeses like aged cheddar, but most of your board should be eat-with-your-hands simple
  • A tiny bowl of extra mustard or jam on the side transforms the experience and lets people customize their bites
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