When it comes to easy eats this Italian Antipasto Charcuterie Board is the perfect way to pull everyone together. There's something very relaxing about an antipasto board and we've been thoroughly enjoying them! This Italian Antipasti featured roasted peppers whereas this is more of a fruit, cheese and crackers board.

Antipasto vs Charchuterie

Antipasto - For the love of Italian food an antipasto is still a gorgeous traditional appetizer! The presentation is always elaborate irrespective of how many cured meats, olives and artichokes you have on your platter. These ingredients 'sell themselves' so to speak so regardless of size an antipasto will always impress your family and friends.

If you want to know the difference between an antipasti and antipasto board you can read this Italian Antipasti post. The difference between an antipasto and a charcuterie-board is as 'close knit' as the former. An antipasto board shares cheese with a selection of cured meats whereas a charcuterie board doesn't have meat on. No one's calling the officials so we calling this an Italian antipasto charcuterie board!

How To Make A Good Charcuterie Board

How To Make This Italian Antipasto Charcuterie Board

Here's the best part - it's EASY! Maybe to make but not so much to say so let's say it together 🙂 CHARCUTERIE BOARD - SHAA-KOO-TUH-REE

So much easier to say Italian Antipasto rather than the French of Charcuterie! To make it even easier for you, you can listen to the pronunciation here. Look how much I love you even giving you the link for pronunciation, right?

Right, Let's Make The Platter...

Start by collecting a variety of cold meats or cured meats more specifically, olives, cheese, fruit, crackers or bread. You can also add some bowls with dips, cream cheese and herbs.

Meats: A selection of cured meats such as prosciutto, salami, parma ham and coppa

Cheese: You can go with slices, cubes or wedges of Parmesan. My personal favorite is fresh mozzarella balls and bocconcini. I like to flavor my fresh bocconcini with herbs, spices and seasoning.

Olives: I like the black and green olives coated in some olive oil, herbs and spices.

Vegetables: My families personal favorites here are marinated artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and red bell peppers.

Bread/Crackers: Here you can use a variety of breads and crackers, the options are many. Ciabatta, breadsticks, baguette, bread sticks, crackers, melba toast, olive bread sticks and crostini.

Mixing Things Up

Mix things up with little forks, teaspoons, dips, serviettes and side plates for serving. As mentioned in this Breakfast Charcuterie Board always have some teaspoons or forks for serving.

For that extra measure add some shaved almonds, pecans, pistachios or any seasonal fruit like blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and even figs!

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The recipe card below will only give you suggestions on quantities but it really depends on how many people you are serving.

All you need is fresh fruit so go with what your season is offering to get the best nutritional value. Add a couple slices cold meats, olives, crackers, nuts and bread and to start. You can always add some of your own preferences as long as you keep the theme of a board. So if you're making a breakfast board perhaps keep the croissants and jam there.

The Display

As you know if you follow me here or on Instagram that it's all about color, texture and vibrancy. A variety of foods that can offer all of these since we eat with our eyes first.

The more variety a board offers the better. Sweet, sour, salty and savory, with soft, creamy cheeses is great. Types of bread and crackers, flavored crackers are also a wonderful addition.

With the meats it's always best to roll or curl them for serving, it makes it easy to take one. If your board is small you can also cut the fruit although I prefer leaving it whole if possible. When it comes to the little things like olives, sundried tomatoes etc. use little bowls for the juices. The olives can be added randomly.

If you love this board don't forget to leave me a comment below! You can also tag me on Instagram #anosmickitchen if you make it. I love receiving photos of your stunning creations❤️it always warms my heart so thank you!

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Nothing more impressive than an Italian Antipasto Charcuterie Board! Make it as small or big as you want, it's always a moment of AHA when it arrives.

Make Ahead

Over the holidays when there are so many other roasts and side dishes to be made the only you need to be doing is everything in advance. That's easy to do with this platter. Simply prepare all the ingredients onto the board or platter, cover and leave in the fridge. If there are any crackers or bread on your platter, leave those until just before serving. Remember to remove the platter from the fridge at least 15 minutes before serving. I would suggest preparing the platter a couple of hours before serving and not a day in advance.

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Italian Antipasto Charcuterie Board