Pin It A playful, charcuterie-style board featuring an array of snacks, cheeses, fruits, and dips—perfect for a light, customizable meal or sharing with friends.
I first made a girl dinner platter for a friend night-in, letting everyone pick their favorites and pile them onto one board. It always sparks conversation and brings out everyone's snacking creativity!
Ingredients
- Brie cheese: 60 g, sliced
- Sharp cheddar: 60 g, cubed
- Goat cheese: 60 g, crumbled
- Prosciutto (optional): 50 g
- Salami (optional): 50 g
- Cucumber: 1/2, sliced
- Small carrot: sliced into sticks
- Cherry tomatoes: 6, halved
- Marinated artichoke hearts: 1/4 cup
- Apple: 1/2, sliced
- Grapes: 1/2 cup
- Hummus: 1/4 cup
- Tzatziki: 1/4 cup
- Fig jam: 2 tbsp
- Mixed nuts: 1/2 cup
- Crackers: 1/2 cup (choose gluten-free if needed)
- Pita chips: 1/2 cup
- Fresh basil or mint leaves: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange platter:
- Place cheeses and optional meats spaced out on a large serving board.
- Add vegetables and fruits:
- Group cucumber, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, apple slices, and grapes around cheeses.
- Set dips and spreads:
- Spoon hummus, tzatziki, and fig jam into small bowls. Nestle bowls on the platter.
- Snacks & crunch:
- Fill open spaces with mixed nuts, crackers, and pita chips.
- Garnish and serve:
- Top with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Pin It When my family gathers, we let everyone claim a corner of the platter to arrange their favorite snacks. The platter always disappears fast—especially the fig jam and goat cheese combo!
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, plus small bowls for dips and a couple knives for cutting and spreading.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy, tree nuts, and gluten (if using regular crackers and pita chips). Meats may contain nitrates. Always double-check packaging for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 450, Total Fat: 28 g, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Protein: 18 g
Pin It Enjoy your snacking adventure—every bite can be different, and cleanup is easy since there are so few dishes!
Recipe FAQs
- → How can I make this platter vegan?
Replace dairy cheeses and dips with plant-based versions and omit meats for a fully vegan board.
- → What cheeses work best for variety?
Select both soft and firm cheeses like brie, cheddar, and goat or add your favorites for contrast in texture and taste.
- → How do I make it gluten-free?
Choose gluten-free crackers and pita chips, and verify all packaged dips and spreads before serving.
- → What dips can I include?
Hummus, tzatziki, fig jam, or your preferred spreads all pair well with cheeses and veggies on the board.
- → Are there good drink pairings?
Pair the platter with light white wine or sparkling water with citrus for a refreshing complement.
- → Can I add more vegetables or fruits?
Absolutely—try roasted veggies, olives, pickles, berries, or fresh seasonal fruits for extra flavor and color.