Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this stunning Charcuterie Board featuring beautiful salami roses, a variety of Irish and marble cheeses, crisp vegetables, savory meats, and complementary dips. Perfect for entertaining, this visually attractive and flavorful platter offers a delightful mix of textures and colors to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 12 slices Genoa Salami (folded in half for roses)
- 8 slices Peppered Salami (for a hint of spice)
- 8 slices Sliced Corned Beef (pastrami as an alternative)
Cheeses
- 8 ounces Irish Cheddar Cheese (use any aged cheddar if preferred)
- 8 ounces Kerrygold cheeses (Reserve, Dubliner, or other types)
- 8 ounces Marble Cheese (cut into clover shapes)
Vegetables and Fruits
- 1 medium English cucumber (bell peppers can substitute)
- 1 cup Broccoli florets (cauliflower as an option)
- 10 stalks Asparagus (snap peas or green beans can replace)
- 1 cup Snow peas (optional)
- 1 each Kiwi (strawberries can swap)
- 12 leaves Fresh sage (can substitute with basil)
- 1 cup Green olives (any pitted variety)
Snacks and Dips
- 2 cups Pretzels (crackers as a substitute)
- 2 cups Rye and Wheat Crackers (any crackers work)
- 1/2 cup Spicy brown mustard (alternative dips preferred)
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing (alternative dips preferred)
- 1 cup Sauerkraut (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and have your cutting tools, ramekins, and serving board ready for assembly.
- Prepare Salami Roses: Fold each slice of Genoa salami in half and arrange them in an overlapping line. Roll the folded slices tightly to form rose shapes and secure each rose with half-slices of salami to maintain their form.
- Make Marble Cheese Clover: Using a 4-leaf clover cookie cutter or mold, press out clover shapes from the marble cheese to add a festive touch to your board.
- Assemble the Board: Place ramekins filled with dips on the board. Artfully arrange the salami roses, peppered salami, and corned beef slices. Distribute the Irish cheddar, Kerrygold cheeses, and clover-shaped marble cheese evenly. Add the fresh vegetables such as cucumber slices, broccoli florets, asparagus stalks, and snow peas around the meats and cheeses.
- Garnish with Kiwi: Slice the kiwi fruit and place it strategically on the board for a vibrant, refreshing garnish that enhances the visual appeal.
- Serve: Neatly arrange pretzels, rye and wheat crackers, green olives, and optional sauerkraut for balance. Serve immediately for best freshness and enjoy your beautifully crafted St. Patrick’s Day charcuterie board!
Notes
- Substitute basil leaves if fresh sage is unavailable.
- Marble cheese clovers add a festive touch but can be omitted if you don’t have a cutter.
- Use alternative dips according to your preferences to complement the savory and tangy flavors.
- Vegetable selections can be modified based on seasonality and availability.
- This board is best served fresh; assemble it shortly before serving to maintain crispness and flavor.
