There’s nothing better than an adult’s take on the elementary school lunch box. Meat, cheese, and crackers are the perfect combination of textures and flavors. What we love most about charcuterie boards is that they’re the perfect snacking board for every season. You can add seasonal fruit and occasion-specific flavors to make them fit the theme of your event or mood. Since we’re kicking off a hot July, here’s the best way to create a summer charcuterie board.
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What is a Summer Charcuterie Board
A summer charcuterie board is a charcuterie board that includes heat-friendly and summer-specific fruits, vegetables, and additional snacks. Charcuterie comes from the French words “chair” (flesh) and “cuit” (cooked), referring to the preparation of cured and cooked meats. The combination of cured meats, cheeses, and accompanying ingredients has become a staple in many cultures and has been recreated all over the world.
How to Create the Best Summer Charcuterie Board
Typically, charcuterie boards are served on a large wooden board or serving platter. For a summer board, we recommend going with a platter that can sit over ice, such as a steel or aluminum platter. This will help keep your items cool and fresh throughout the day, especially if served outside.
Now, the fun part: the food. Choose whichever cured meats and cheeses suit you and your guest’s taste buds. We recommend a combination of hard and soft cheeses, as well as a mix of hard salamis and softer deli meats. As for accompaniments, we like to stick to summer fruits and vegetables, like watermelon, cherries, berries, cucumbers, peas, and carrots.
As for crackers and other add-ons, we like heartier options like nut and seed crackers that won’t stale or soften quickly in the humidity. While everyone loves chocolate, it’s not the most summer-friendly option. We love our Dandy Blend granola or blueberry muffins recipes. They withstand the sun well and can be divided into bite-sized pieces or rationed into tasting cups. Serving a large pitcher of cold-brewed Dandy Blend will also be a hit at your next summer party. It’s tasty, refreshing, and kid-friendly.
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*Disclaimer
Dandy Blend is not a supplement or medicine. Any health related questions or concerns, we always recommend consulting with your primary care physician.
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