Save to Pinterest A rustic and hearty mountain-inspired snack board, perfect for sharing after a day of adventure. This platter features regional cheeses, cured meats, fresh bread, and vibrant accompaniments for an energizing and sociable collation.
This is my go-to when friends come over from the mountains. Everyone loves creating their own combinations from the board.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g Comté sliced, 100 g Tomme de Savoie sliced, 100 g Reblochon cut into wedges
- Cured Meats: 80 g Saucisson sec sliced, 80 g Jambon cru (dry-cured ham) thinly sliced
- Fresh Items: 1 small bunch grapes washed, 1 apple sliced, 1 small cucumber sliced, 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- Bread & Crackers: 1 rustic baguette sliced, 50 g walnut bread sliced, 40 g crispbread or crackers
- Condiments & Extras: 40 g cornichons, 30 g wholegrain mustard, 30 g mountain honey, 30 g mixed nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large wooden board, spacing them apart for easy access.
- Step 2:
- Fan out the cured meats around the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Add bunches of grapes, apple slices, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes to fill gaps and add color.
- Step 4:
- Place bread slices and crackers along the edges of the board.
- Step 5:
- Fill small bowls or ramekins with cornichons, mustard, honey, and mixed nuts. Place them on the board.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately and encourage guests to mix and match flavors.
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings our family together as we share stories over the snack board and enjoy creating our own bites.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter, small bowls or ramekins, bread knife, cheese knife
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Wheat/Gluten (bread crackers), Tree Nuts, Mustard. Cured meats may contain nitrites. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 420 Total Fat: 22 g Carbohydrates: 35 g Protein: 19 g per serving
Save to Pinterest Simply prepare ahead to save time and customize ingredients based on dietary needs for the perfect snack board.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What cheeses are featured on the board?
The board includes Comté, Tomme de Savoie, and Reblochon cheeses, each providing unique mountain flavors and textures.
- → How should the cured meats be prepared?
Saucisson sec and jambon cru are thinly sliced and arranged around the cheeses to highlight their savory profiles.
- → What fresh items complement the board?
Grapes, apple slices, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes add freshness and balance the richness of the meats and cheeses.
- → Are there suggested condiments to include?
Mustard, cornichons, mountain honey, and mixed nuts enhance the flavors and provide tangy and sweet accents.
- → Can this board be adapted for vegetarians?
Yes, by omitting cured meats and increasing nuts, dried fruits, or marinated vegetables, the board remains flavorful and varied.
- → What are good beverage pairings?
Dry white wines like Apremont or light reds such as Pinot Noir complement the savory and fresh elements elegantly.