Save 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 snack board quickly became my favorite to bring on mountain trips because it requires minimal preparation but impresses everyone.
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 This board always sparks lively conversations among family and friends after hiking.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter, Small bowls/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 This snack board is a simple way to bring people together with minimal fuss.
Recipe FAQ
- → Which cheeses are included in the board?
The board features Comté, Tomme de Savoie, and Reblochon cheeses, each bringing unique regional flavors.
- → Can the cured meats be substituted for a vegetarian option?
Yes, you can omit cured meats and add more nuts, dried fruits, or marinated vegetables for a vegetarian-friendly platter.
- → What accompaniments are recommended with the snack board?
Fresh fruits like grapes and apple slices, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, along with cornichons, wholegrain mustard, mountain honey, and mixed nuts enhance the board's variety.
- → How should the board be served?
Arrange all ingredients attractively on a large wooden board and serve immediately, encouraging guests to mix and match flavors.
- → What drink pairings go well with this board?
Dry white wines such as Apremont or light reds like Pinot Noir complement the flavors beautifully.