Description
Charcuterie skewers are a fun, portable twist on the classic charcuterie board, offering a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and other accompaniments in an easy-to-eat, bite-sized form.
Ingredients
- 12 slices of cured meats (salami, prosciutto, or pepperoni)
12 cubes of cheese (cheddar, brie, gouda, or your favorite cheese)
12 cherry tomatoes
12 olives (green or black)
1/2 cup fresh fruit (grapes, strawberries, or apple slices)
1/4 cup roasted red peppers or pickles (optional)
Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or basil for garnish)
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Cut the cheese into cubes and slice the fruits and vegetables as needed. If you’re using pickles or roasted red peppers, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the skewers: Take a wooden or metal skewer and start threading your ingredients. A typical order might be a piece of meat, followed by cheese, then a cherry tomato, an olive, and a piece of fruit. Feel free to alternate and customize the ingredients based on your preferences.
- Garnish and serve: Once all the skewers are assembled, arrange them on a platter. You can garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for added color and flavor. Serve the skewers with a small bowl of mustard, honey, or any dip of your choice for extra flavor.
- Chill if necessary: If preparing the skewers ahead of time, cover them and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
Notes
- Vegetarian charcuterie skewers: Skip the meats and focus on cheese, fruits, nuts, and vegetables like hummus, marinated olives, roasted vegetables, and nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- Spicy skewers: Add a spicy touch by including pickled jalapeños, spicy sausage, or a drizzle of hot sauce on top.
- Cheese variety: Experiment with different types of cheese such as goat cheese, blue cheese, or feta for a different flavor profile.
- Sweet skewers: For a sweet twist, try adding chocolate or dried fruits like apricots, figs, or cranberries.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
