Whenever my husband and I order a charcuterie platter I always think “this could be a complete meal if it only had a salad”. So, here you go. I am making my dreams come true and you benefit as well. You’re welcome. Seriously though, when you need a simple, delicious and romantic meal there is no better low stress option than this Salad and Charcuterie Board Dinner for Two. Besides toasting the bread this platter is assembly only and it has everything you need for a lovely, no cooking required (because toasting is hardly cooking), complete meal!
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The Beauty of The Board!
No cooking. That’s the beauty of the board in a nutshell. Another plus, you can use whatever meats, cheese and nuts you have on hand. Of course I will be offering suggestions but you can mix and match as much as your hearts desire. And there’s very little clean up because you eat right off the board! Grab two forks and dig in.
The Salad:
A lovely, light and slightly sweet salad comprised of greens, caramelized nuts, apples and feta dressed with a light, lemony and slightly sweet dressing. Charcuterie, otherwise known as cured meats, are very strongly flavored so we keep the salad simple, so it works well with all the savory, salty goodness on the board!
The Meats:
I used pepperoni, prosciutto, and salami but you may use whatever you prefer! I like to ‘scrunch’ up the prosciutto and arrange the pepperoni and salami in rows. What to do with that extra Prosciutto??? Use it in this amazing salad!
The Cheeses:
I used Tapas sampler wedges comprised of Manchego, Cabra Al Vino, and Iberico, slices of aged gouda, and the piece de resistance…soft goat cheese topped with Adriatic fig spread. Seriously, if you haven’t tried this, you are missing out, and spread on sliced warm grilled baguette it is heavenly.
The Bread and Nuts:
I love to use a par-baked baguette, slice, brush with olive oil and grill in a grill pan. That said you could also place in the toaster or oven. If you are living gluten free, I recommend Against The Grain Baguettes found in the frozen section of some super markets. The nuts on this board are Marcona almonds, I love the olive oil and rosemary flavor. Of course you could use any nut you like.
The Recipe: Salad and Charcuterie Board Dinner for Two!
What you will need: not much! A serving board (I love this farmhouse style board or this round board) and these pretty cheese knives! I use a grill pan to grill the baguette and love Marcona almonds, and use Adriatic fig spread on the goat cheese! It’s amazing!
A complete meal served Charcuterie board style!
- 6 slices your choice of baguette, grilled or toasted
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive
- 2 cups baby greens
- 6 apple slices
- 10 caramelized pecans
- 2 Tablespoons feta cheese
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- Your choices of cured meats, I used salami, pepperoni and prosciutto
- Your choices of cheeses, I used a Spanish Tapas mix of Manchega, Cabra al Vino and Iberico wedges and slices of aged gouda
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese
- 3 tablespoon fig spread
- marcona almonds
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Set out tray, board or platter
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Place pan on medium heat, while pan is heating slice bread and spread with butter or brush with olive oil
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Grill bread until golden and crispy, set aside
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Place greens, pecans, apples and feta in a bowl
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Whisk together salad dressing ingredients, set aside
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Place meats and cheeses on board, spoon fig spread on top of soft goat cheese, add almonds and bread slices
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Dress salad, toss and add to board, snuggle in the bread
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Share right off the platter!
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Oh I do love a charcuterie board! I’ve never made on at home though, love the idea!
I loved your photos and the background you have used. Such a good looking board for 2 there…I can see this will be very successful for Valentine’s Day with some good wine!!
Thanks!
This looks amazing! I love the addition of a salad too!
I love charcuterie boards! You compiled a lovely mix of sweet, salty, and savoury flavours and ingredients that are so delicious. My husband and I would devour this!
Thanks!
Oh my god you’re SO RIGHT! I usually end up just making the board my meal because I’m perfectly ok with meat and cheese as being all that I eat… but I LOVE the addition of the salad! So smart!
Thanks! Every once in a while i have a good idea 😉
Such fun interactive food…the cheese and preserves, such fun sharing food. Love it all- the salad, the meat…
Loving the combo of ingredients…such a perfect way to eat on a warm day!!
What’s not to LOVE about this gorgeous presentation? Whether as an appetizer or a light meal….SO many possibilities.
Definitely a favourite at the cottage in summertime too…No clean up as you mentioned.. Just assemble and enjoy!!
Pics fabulous as always!