How To Make A Vegan Charcuterie Board

When crafting this delectable display, we made sure to hit all the marks (salty, sweet, savory, and spicy!) while keeping it super versatile and approachable. It’s the MB way! This charcuterie board is plant-based but is sure to stun (and stuff) any eater you might invite. Just a few simple steps required to make this board of gastronomic goodness. Let us show you how it’s done!

What is a Charcuterie Board?

The word “charcuterie” is French and translates to meat (chair) and cooked (cuit). In France, a deli is called a charcuterie! While the process of curing meats like salami has existed for thousands of years, the charcuterie board as we know it today became popular in more recent decades for its snack-ability and snazzy style! Because the word “charcuterie” literally refers to cured meats, a plant-based version might sound like a bit of an oxymoron, but trust us! This vegan version delivers the same satisfaction as any classic board!

How to Make a Vegan Charcuterie Board

So, how does one take a meat and cheese charcuterie and give it the plant-based spin? Well, friends, we discovered there are a few key flavors needed to get the perfect plate: salty, sweet, savory, and spicy (plus something for dipping)! When combined, these elements make an irresistible and flavor-packed board! So we’ve compiled a guide to help you assemble all your flavor components with store-bought and homemade options included. A good rule of thumb is to include at least one item from each category:

Salty – olives, pickles, tapenade, or quick pickled veggies Sweet – chocolate, candied nuts, fresh fruit, dates, or jam Savory – vegan cheese, hummus, or roasted chickpeas Spicy – vegan pepperoni, escabeche, or a spicy dip For Dipping – crackers, bread, or veggies

Organizing your board in this way will give you an abundance of options and endless possibilities for flavor combinations. Once you know what you need it becomes super approachable and exciting. It’s a party for all your favorite goodies!

How to Arrange a Charcuterie Board

Once the snacks have been gathered, it’s time to make them pretty! The classic look involves a wooden tray or cutting board, but a baking sheet with parchment paper will also work! It’s also important that your board isn’t too big; you want all your snacks to look abundant, not sparse! Once you’ve got your board, place your snacks on the board in order from largest to smallest. Start with any bowls or dishes (for snacks like olives and hummus), and space them out on the board so you can place smaller snacks in between! Next, place your vegan cheese on the board before filling in the extra space with “loose” snacks, like veggies and crackers. Our favorite trick is to place stackable snacks (like cucumbers and pepperoni) in curves around the dishes! Once assembled, all that’s left is to get your snack on! We hope you LOVE this Vegan “Charcuterie” Board! It’s:Salty & sweetSavory & spicy Super snack-ableParty approved& SO gorgeous! This board would be perfect as the centerpiece at your next party, as an appetizer before a holiday meal, or any time you’re in a snack-y mood!