How to Make the Ultimate Vegan Charcuterie Board
This Vegan Charcuterie Board will be a huge hit at your next party or gathering of friends and family. It’s perfect for entertaining during the holidays or even game night!
Servings: 10 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
Vegan Cheese Options
- vegan cheese ball homemade
- cheese block homemade
- ricotta
Spreads & Dips
Veggies
- baby carrots
- celery sticks
- colorful bell pepper sices red, orange, yellow, green
- raddish slices
- cucumber slices
- broccoli florets
- cauliflower chunks
Fruits
- grapes red, green, blue
- berries blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
- orange slices
Crackers & Bread
- oil-free crackers
- melba toast
- sourdough bread chunks
Other items
- Nuts almonds, cashews, pistachios
- olives
- Roasted chickpeas
- pickels
Instructions
- Prep Work
- Decide on the size of board you'll be using based on how many people will be served. For help deciding, check out my suggestions in the Recipe Notes section below.
- Prepare any items that are being made from scratch such as hummus, vegan cheeses, dips. I like to do this a day ahead of time.
- Prep all of the veggies and fruit by washing and slicing them into chunks.
- Assemble the Board
- Large items- Typically, it’s best to start by placing the larger items such as bowls of hummus and blocks of vegan cheese on the board.
- Medium size items- Next, anything in a jar or small pinch-type dish can be added. This would include things like olives and nuts.
- Small stuff- Finish up by arranging any loose items like veggies, fruit chunks, and crackers.
Video
Notes
Board Size- The size and type of board are totally up to you and on the size of the crowd you’ll be feeding on it.
You can purchase a special charcuterie board that comes with little bowls, slots, and utensils. Or, you could just use a cutting board that you already have on hand.
The size will depend on the number of people being served. If it’s just a couple of people, something like an 8"×8" or 9"×13" will work just fine. If it’s a larger crowd, you might want to go with an 18″x24″ board that should accommodate up to 10 people or more if there are other dishes being served.
Pro tips & suggestions:
- Keep it dry- Foods that tend to hold juice should be served in a bowl. Things like olives, pickles, and artichoke hearts will cause crackers and bread to become dampened if they are loose on the board.
- Spread colors- Try to spread out the foods that are similar in colors such as red bell peppers and cherry tomatoes so that the color is balanced on the board.
- Don’t go overboard- Believe me, there are SO many food items to choose from that it will be hard to narrow it down. Don’t get all crazy about trying too many different types of food. Keep it simple.