charcuterie wreath fall appetizer
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Great Additions to A Fall Charcuterie Board

Do you love charcuterie boards? I am all about them and on my list of things to do was to create a Fall Charcuterie board. Are you ready?

Charcuterie is just a fancy word for a selection of meats surrounded by foods that complement those meats; most commonly, fruits, nuts, cheeses, crackers and dips.

Perfect when there are feet under my table.

Entertaining has my heart.

Fall just heralds the season of entertaining and guests.

Although, with the rise of quarantine again, I’m still hopeful and planning for a time when one of these great charcuterie boards can be loved by all.

I’d love to hear if you love creating these, too, for your guests.

That Fall Charcuterie Board began here–

You realize that my “canning” is full on in July and August–right?

That carrot cake jam and marinara sauce I recently shared with you has filled my pantry. There have been other things happening in the canning and freezing world over here and I’m not finished yet!

What has that got to do with a charcuterie board you ask? Well, more often than not, some sort of my jam or pickles make their way there.

This fall, entertaining is screaming for fall charcuterie board ideas.

So, I thought I would share these ideas with all of you.

Because of all of the fall inspiration happening around me, I thought–well, why not make that fall charcuterie board round– with a “wreath” circle of items on the edge and holding in the contents?

Let’s get started!

This wreath began with arugula. Favorite greens with a peppery taste that served as my base for the wreath.

I began the fall charcuterie wreath with a base of arugula on a round cutting board.
It adds so much texture and gives fullness and a peppery taste.

My herb garden is full and gorgeous right now, so bunches of herbs–fresh basil, chives, celery, oregano, thyme, and rosemary were added onto the wreath. Not only did they add beauty, but the fragrance that they provided from the wreath was amazing.

Next, I added meat to the wreath. Turkey pepperoni and Genoa salami (rolled into roses) were added.

Love the colors, textures and flavors of this wreath!

Something that screams fall to me is nuts. Now you can add pistachios, pecans, walnuts or almonds–whichever you choose, but somehow the season of gathering nuts causes me to make sure they are a part of the fall board. Raw almonds were in my pantry and a perfect match with the cheeses.

what are your thoughts?

Fruit always is a necessary component. There are those who will be here who are always game for fresh fruit, but to keep in “fall charcuterie board” theme, I felt that the darker concord grapes would be the perfect addition.

Dried fruit such as figs or cranberries are also a perfect fall addition.

The flowers from the chives and oregano were among my favorite additions to this charcuterie wreath.

Can I tell you that a variety of cheeses are a favorite to add here? Maple bacon cheddar and a Cranberry Chipotle cheddar were cubed and tucked in.

Toasted seeds can be added and would be both gorgeous and add great taste and crunch…sunflower, pumpkin seeds or pine nuts are perfect for this.

Fresh veggies– snacking peppers and asparagus tips added so much color and texture.

Pickled ingredients– green or black olives, pickles, okra, and spicy green beans all make great additions.

Crackers, bread cubes and/or pretzels are great to complete the board.

charcuterie wreath fall appetizer

Fall Charcuterie Wreath

A quick, easy and beautiful way to make a charcuterie board for guests!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • round cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch arugula
  • fresh veggies: asparagus, snacking peppers, etc.
  • almonds, pecans, walnuts or nut mix
  • cheese cubes or wedges, variety of flavors
  • herbs- rosemary, thyme, chives(blooms), oregano, basil
  • green olives picked ingredients, such as, okra, spicy green beans, black or green olives are all great.
  • crackers, variety of types and flavors
  • dried fruit- figs, craisins, raisins
  • fresh fruit- apples, grapes, figs for those fresh fruits that darken, dip them in sprite or fruit fresh to keep from browning
  • honey or white balsamic vinegar to drizzle optional

Instructions
 

  • Arrange a circle of arugula around the edge of a round cutting board.
  • Begin tucking in herbs–filling in the circle.
  • Add groups of different food items around the wreath, balancing colors and textures as you go.
  • If you choose, drizzle with honey or a white balsamic vinegar.
  • Have fun with it!

Notes

Feel free to drizzle with a little bit of honey or a white balsamic vinegar when finished if you need extra flavor. 
TIP: Provide your guests with their own serving spoon or small spatulas so that they can feel comfortable lifting up what they choose without everyone touching the wreath or the same serving piece. 
Have fun with it! Feel free to add seasonal ingredients that provide color, beauty and great flavor to the wreath. And don’t be afraid to create a new wreath for every season.
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Keep adding ingredients to the wreath that add texture, color and great flavor for your guests.

So many charcuterie boards have been created and taken to baby showers, birthday parties, engagement parties, proms, and family gatherings. Whether sweet or savory, they always delight.

They are simply a quick and easy way to add beauty and flavor to a gathering. And for those friends in my life who aren’t fond of cooking?…you will be a hit if you create one of these!

Are you a charcuterie board fan?

The more I make of them…the more I love them! Right now I am making them for my family and hoping and praying that soon more gathering will return to our lives and lots of these can appear on my table. Thanks for joining me!

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