This gluten-free charcuterie board is packed with cured meats, hard cheeses, gluten-free crackers, fresh herbs, and more! The perfect appetizer anytime but especially for special occasions and holidays.
Many classic charcuterie boards contain gluten in the form of crackers and bread. So if you’re someone with a gluten intolerance or celiac disease, this is the perfect charcuterie board for you. Pack this board with your favorite toppings to make it your own!
Maybe you love making charcuterie boards or maybe you are asking yourself, what is a charcuterie board? Either way, you are in for a treat with this one!
I love making charcuterie boards for the holiday season or other special events. My favorite board to make with a large group of people is this grazing table but small charcuterie boards are perfect for smaller gatherings.
The best part about charcuterie boards is that you can add all types of foods for a variety of flavors. It’s the perfect way to serve picky eaters because there’s always something for everyone.
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Another fun thing to do is make dessert charcuterie boards. This Valentine’s charcuterie board, our birthday charcuterie board and this cookie charcuterie board are such a fun twist on the classic charcuterie platter!
Is charcuterie meat gluten-free?
Quality cured charcuterie meat products like genoa salami, prosciutto, black forest ham, rillettes, etc. are unlikely to contain gluten but it’s always best to check the label to make sure. But be aware that cheaper deli meat like beef sticks are more likely to have gluten.
What’s in a gluten-free charcuterie?
Although a charcuterie platter are extremely easy to customize with a variety of ingredients, here are a few staple charcuterie ingredients.
Different types of cheeses
You can get as creative as you want with the cheeses you use. Goat cheese, blue cheese, vegan cheeses, fresh mozzarella, aged cheddar, pepper jack, and dairy-free cheeses are all great options! You can find a lot of amazing cheeses at Trader Joe.
Variety of fresh fruits
Fresh or dried fruit is the perfect way to add a nice pop of color to your board. Some of my favorites are fresh berries, apple slices, red grapes, etc.
Assortment of meats
Like the rest of the ingredients, you can pick whatever meats are your favorite. I recommend at least one type of salami and some prosciutto! If you’re not a meat eater, you’ll love this vegan charcuterie board.
Crackers
Add your favorite gluten-free crackers, baguettes, or toasted bread to your epic board. There’s nothing better than extra soft cheese spread on crackers! My super bowl charcuterie board is filled with crackers and fun things like potato chips to fit the occasion! It’s really up to you to get creative.
How to arrange a charcuterie board
Step 1: Select three different cheeses and three different Italian meats
Some of my favorites include a really hard parmigiano reggiano, fruity white Stilton, smoked apple walnut cheddar and a Buffalo mozzarella. For meats, I absolutely love sopressata, Italian dry salami, prosciutto di Parma and wagyu beef salame.
Step 2: Find a marble, wood or slate board and begin arranging the meats and cheeses in separate areas of the board
Place cheese knives next to each cheese so that the flavors of each don’t mingle
Step 3: fill the space in between with other delicious items. I love serving crackers or toast to fill in the gaps… Olives, artichoke heats, raw nuts, and fruit also make great fillers
Pro tip: Cheese is best served at room temperature so make sure to take it out of the fridge a few hours before serving
Although there is no “right way” to arrange your food items, when done right it can leave a lasting impression on your guests! They’ll be satisfied and their taste buds will be enticed by what will be served next.
Charcuterie is so popular because of how the flavors and colors contract to bring great taste and experience. At restaurants, a charcuterie board always sparks my interest over anything else on the menu! In fact, the cheese platter at Giada’s in Vegas was phenomenal and my personal favorite. I loved the dry meats, honey, and the big chunks of fresh parmesan.
Charcuterie is a french term that some people have trouble pronouncing so you’ll often see it as cheese platter, cheese board, or grazing board.
Charcuterie boards for any occasion
Bringing charcuterie boards to holiday gatherings is one of my favorite things! Everyone seems to love them and they’re so easy to throw together. My thanksgiving charcuterie board and my Christmas charcuterie board were big hits.
It’s so easy to get creative with charcuterie platters because you can really add whatever you want! One year I even made a halloween charcuterie board that everyone loved! It was so fun and festive.
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Gluten-Free Charcuterie
Ingredients
- 8 ounces variety of cheeses
- 8 ounces variety of cured meats
- 6 ounces gluten-free crackers and pretzels
- 6 ounces fresh berries
- 6 ounces fresh veggies
- 3 ounces chocolate
- 2 small jars of jam or spread
- 1 cup olives
- fresh herbs for aesthetic
Instructions
- Step 1: Place large items like cheese wheels and wedges on the board
- Step 2: Add dips and small fruits to small bowls and place the small bowls around the board wherever you see fit
- Step 3: Add the cured meats, crackers, fruits and veggies (I love adding olives to this board!)
- Step 4: Add all the yummy treats! Charcuterie board cookies and chocolate covered strawberries are perfect here
- Step 5: Finish by adding in the green herbs to give it a live, effervescent look
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Originally published on July 28, 2017, updated in April 2022.
Loreto and Nicoletta says
This is a lovely charcuterie board. Great combinations of meats, nuts, love the dates, figs! I have a few friends that ate gluten intolerant so this would be perfect!
Ramona says
I’m such a charcuterie board lover and love the gluten-free options- really good! It all looks amazing!
Chenée says
This is such a great idea! I love making charcuterie boards but it’s hard to accommodate everyone’s diet. Thank you so much!
Moop Brown says
I’m a big fan of charcuterie board and love that this recipe allows for a gluten free version of one. Looks tasty
Loreto and Nicoletta says
We absolutely love charcuterie! Yours looks so lovely and tasty. Love the colors, freshness. We would definately make this for our appetizer dinners! Thanks for sharing!🥰
Katie Crenshaw says
This is my favorite way to entertain on girls night. I loved your tips on how to make it Gluten-free. My board turned out perfect.
Debbie says
This gluten-free charcuterie board was the main event at my brothers birthday celebration. Him and his family live a GF lifestyle so they loved this. Thanks for all of the great ideas.
Amy Liu Dong says
Wow! This is definitely my kind of board, everything looks yummy and the best part is it’s gluten-free!
Leslie says
Your Charcuterie board is stunning! I love your suggestions, especially for making this a gluten-free snack!
Allyssa says
So glad to find a gluten-free charcuterie! Thanks a lot for sharing your idea, very helpful! Will surely have this again!
Natalie says
Just what I needed… a gluten-free charcuterie. Some of my friends have gluten intolerance and I really need to be careful with our gatherings. This sounds perfect, thanks!
Erin says
I want every single thing on this cheeseboard for my dinner tonight. Charcuterie and cheese is my favorite meal!!
Chandice says
I am SO with you girl, I love a good charcuterie and cheese board for any meal! Thank you 🙂