Create the Perfect Summer Charcuterie Platter
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Create the Perfect Summer Charcuterie Platter using all your favorite seasonal fruit and vegetables along with cured meats, cheese, and delicious Nut-Thins crackers®!
Summer is in full swing and I am loving it! I have been enjoying every second of outdoor time that I can get right now. This includes doing a lot of open water swimming and cycling in some of my favorite places. It is also the time of year where I spend a lot more time with my friends as we enjoy summer barbecues together with our families. As much as I love cooking, baking and entertaining, I tend to back off during the summer months as I want to be outside not in the kitchen.
Create the Perfect Summer Charcuterie Platter
So, this is where the summer charcuterie platter comes into play. I absolutely love creating them as they are so easy to make and require zero to minimal cooking. It is also an amazing way to use fresh veggies in the garden by arranging them to curate a beautiful platter. There is something just so inviting about a colorful charcuterie tray. They are perfect for guests to graze on at an afternoon pool party or weekend barbecue.
What to Include to Create the Perfect Summer Charcuterie Platter
Charcuterie, by definition, is the art of preparing and assembling cured meats. However, most charcuterie boards or platters include more than just cured meats. Often times, they are made up of cheeses, nuts, jellies, fruits and veggies that compliment the meats. In my Summer Charcuterie Platter, I combined seasonal fruits and veggies along with cured meats, cheeses, and Almond Nut-Thins® crackers that I purchased at Shaw's grocery store.
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I love using Nut-Thins crackers when creating my charcuterie platters! They are made from real California almonds and contain zero artificial flavors or colors. Plus, they are wheat and gluten free so are perfect for anyone on a gluten-free diet. Another favorite reason to use them is that they are not overly filling and contain just 130 calories per serving. They make a great accompaniment with an appetizer before dinner too!
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So Tell Me...
What is your favorite summer activity? Do you have a go-to appetizer to take to a summer barbecue or pool party? Will you try and create the perfect summer charcuterie platter? If so, what is your favorite thing to incorporate into it? Have you ever trie Nut-Thins?
Thank you so much for stopping by! As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great weekend!
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I love the colour of that plate! So beautiful!
This is a great idea for summer entertaining! So pretty too!
The entire spread looks amazing! I've never put together one of these, but I have friends who have done it. I just wasn't sure what to place on it. We have monthly get-togethers with friends so I am going to try this next month. I will just have to make a separate cheese board since one of my good friends is severely allergic to dairy.
I've always wanted to create one of these platters. Hopefully I will this week. We are planning on having company over.
Wow, this looks so delicious... I love having mixed platters like this in summer!
These nut thins sound delicious, I must look for them! I entered but didn't win 🙁
charcuterie platters and summer are meant to be
cheese and crackers are one of my go snacks. I always like to make cheese boards for parties -always a crowd fave
This is a amazing idea for any season! The recipe looks delicious
This looks like such a yummy platter!! Would be great for Summer snacking!!
Kileen
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I love your platter! It's so colorful and fun! There's something there for everyone!
This is such a beautiful platter. I am saving this link in order to recreate the same platter for a party that I am having at the end of August.
It looks so inviting. I will have to copy your idea for our next picnic. We love Nut-Thins crackers.
What a delicious looking platter. I absolutely love all you mixed in there. This will be great for my party I'm throwing next weekend. Saving this!
Oh wow this looks insanely good and doable for someone who doesn't really cook. Like me. Thanks!
YUM! I love party foods so I think I need to make this for my next get together for sure!
Omg, such vibrant colours. I would love it. And it simply don't involve cooking. So easy to make. I would love having it. I am so grateful for this . I didn't know about it. But I am so tempted now.
This looks so awesome. I know it's something I could do. I always get intimidated making them for some reason but this really just looks pretty simple and something to take with you to any party if it's potluck style.
This looks so bright and vibrant and health too. I would love to take a platter like this on a picnic if the weather was nice or sit in the back garden to compliment a bbq!
I never knew this food setting had a name. I love everything on this tray and I certainly can eat it all daily. Yuum! Especially in the summer.
This is one gorgeous spread! It’s such a great combination of flavors and is also so pretty to look at! Perfect for parties.
I’ve never tried to make one! They always look so good and I should make one
Ong can we say yum?!? One can never go wrong with cheese and crackers. One of my favorite snacks that’s for sure
Yum!! I love a good charcuterie platter, they are essential for summer parties.
I love a good cheese plate during the summer, that an lots of fruit! I haven't heard of this brand, I'll have to look out for them.
Charcuterie platters are the rage for summer picnic events and the creativity is almost always outstanding. I love your presentation and, even though I can't eat some of the things, it's all tasty looking and inviting.
Yum! This looks amazing! Perfect for any summer get-together!
Very informative and useful tips with excellent presentation. Looking forward to lots more articles about. Thanks for sharing ideas and such informative article.