When it comes to my Mom-Squad the ideas are always thoughtful, useful, and superior! We all agreed to a date to link up bringing our own themed charcuterie board, added ice and spirits, along with a much needed conversation for a fun night at home to catch up. The range was endless. There was a Sushi board, Bloody Mary, Italian, Tex-Mex, Greek, and also a variety of desserts! I bet you’re asking which one was mine…read on to take a look!
I opted to make a “Sweet + Savory” charcuterie board which is a mix of both sweet and savory items that I LOVE. Every item was easy to find at my local grocery store and if it wasn’t I improvised with something else. Here is a list of what I used for my board, but know that you can swap out anything in the list with things you want!
Ingredients
- Salami & Pepperoni Wrapped mozzarella cheese sticks
- Salami (or your fav deli meat)
- Red Grapes
- Sweet and Salty Popcorn
- Strawberries
- Pitted Olives
- Crackers
- Garlic & Herb Goat cheese (any flavor will do)
- Colby & White Sharp cubed cheese
- Mini bottles of Rosè
- Gummy Bears
- Twizzlers
Final Look
My general rule of thumb is depending on the party size, 4-6 pieces of every item per person. You will ensure, everyone has had a taste and come back for more if needed. It also helps to make your board appear full! Additionally, any items which can be runny or have gravy/juice, place it in a small bowl. Clear or white bowls always presents the food way better. Lastly, don’t be scared to move things around if it doesn’t look right to you! If items are the same color, try not place them next to each other so that everything pops! Hope the helps in your next gathering. If you need to pair it with a nice drink, try this Strawberry Lemon Sangria as an option!
