Charcuterie Board for One (Printable version)

Elegant plates featuring cured meats, aged cheeses, nuts, and fresh fruits for a quick, satisfying solo serving.

# What you need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 slices prosciutto
02 - 2 slices soppressata or salami

→ Cheese

03 - 1 ounce aged cheddar or brie
04 - 1 ounce soft goat cheese or blue cheese

→ Accompaniments

05 - 1 small handful seedless grapes or 5–6 fresh berries
06 - 1 tablespoon mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
07 - 2–3 cornichons or baby gherkins
08 - 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
09 - 3–4 small crackers or sliced baguette (gluten-free if desired)

# How to Make It:

01 - Select a small slate coaster or appetizer plate as your base.
02 - Fold or roll the cured meats and place them on one side of the plate.
03 - Place the cheeses adjacent to the meats, keeping them separated for visual appeal.
04 - Fill gaps on the plate with grapes or berries, mixed nuts, and cornichons.
05 - Spoon a small dollop of whole grain mustard onto the plate.
06 - Neatly arrange crackers or baguette slices in the remaining space.
07 - Balance colors and shapes across the arrangement for an appealing, harmonious look. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but feels like you've done something special for yourself
  • Every ingredient shines on its own, so quality matters more than quantity
  • It's endlessly customizable—use what you love, skip what you don't
  • No cooking required, just thoughtful arrangement and a moment of presence
02 -
  • Quality matters enormously on a board like this—you're not hiding anything under sauces or cooking methods, so every ingredient needs to stand on its own
  • Room temperature cheese tastes infinitely better than cold cheese. Take your board out 10 minutes before you plan to eat it and let everything warm slightly
  • The most common mistake is arranging everything too tightly. Breathing room isn't wasted space; it's what makes a board feel elegant instead of cluttered
03 -
  • The visual balance is half the battle—arrange similar colors and shapes diagonally across the plate to create visual movement and interest
  • If you're using soft cheeses, a small cheese knife nearby makes everything easier and more elegant
  • The cornichons are non-negotiable in my experience—their briny sharpness is what keeps you reaching back for more
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