Whole 30 Charcuterie Board (2024)

Prepare a Whole 30 Charcuterie Board, a healthy charcuterie board, for Game Day, or any occasion. Add Green Goddess Dressing (dip)!

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Inspired by our Zero Point Foods Charcuterie Board (WW-friendly)we’ve had a few friends asking us to make a Whole 30 Charcuterie Board. Especially in the month of January, when many take the Whole 30 Challenge for the month, this board perfect!

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Whole 30 Charcuterie Board

It’s a healthy charcuterie board full of vibrance and delicous foods. And the Green Goddess Dressing? So good.

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Why we love a healthy charcuterie board

Everyone feels good about snacking on fruits and veggies!

We also love this Whole 30 Charcuterie Board for Super Bowl Sunday, because it’s obviously a very healthy option for those trying to eat clean this month.

It’s actually great for any game day party.

There are a variety of interesting foods to choose, and Abby and I whipped this board up in no time!

For a dinner party, you may want to try this Epic Dinner Salad Board, too!

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Ingredients for Whole 30 Crudités Board

Building a Whole 30 board from a variety of Whole 30-compliant foods can be so vibrant and pretty! The goal is, you can easily host friends and not break your Whole 30 healthy lifestyle!

Start off with these ingredients:

  • Cashews + pistachios
  • Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing (found in the refrigerated dressing section)
  • Shrimp
  • Soppressata (salami) – no sugar
  • Prosciutto
  • Apple + strawberries + red grapes
  • Carrots + celery + snap peas + mini peppers
  • Cucumber + cherry tomatoes
  • Radish + endive
  • Endive

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The secret is in the dip! Especially for Game Day!

Everyone loves a good, fresh dip, and this one will surprise you! Grab the recipe here to make your own DUMP DIP.

Or instead, run to your local Trader Joe’s and buy a bottle (or two) of this Green Goddess Dressing. DELISH! It’s found in the refrigerated veggie/dressing section.

We like to start off with the “dip” as the center star.

Honestly, the biggest challenge on a Whole 30 Board is finding sauces that are Whole 30 approved, which means NO SUGAR.

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How to make a colorful Whole 30 Board – on The Big Board

As I did with this Zero Point Foods Charcuterie Board, vibrant produce is key to making this board look inviting. Remember, there are no rules regarding how you design your board. That is what I love about board-building. You can make it like a rainbow … start with all reds, then orange, then yellow, etc. Or, split it up! It’s your work of art!

We chose to not use broccoli or cauliflower for this board, but if you do, we feel you MUST blanch the broccoli and cauliflower first to make it tender and less bitter.

  1. Use a BIG BOARD with a lip around the outside, so the food stays on the board and doesn’t fall off. For this board we used the 23-inch Lazy Susan [LINK BELOW], which is great for a party.
  2. Start off with a bowl in the center for the dip. Add the fresh shrimp around the outside. Also, add two more bowls for the small nuts.
  3. Next, start adding your produce, filling in any holes with the smaller pieces.
  4. Optional to finish off the board by garnishing the shrimp with lemon, or adding fresh herbs on the board.

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Substitutions for a healthy charcuterie board

Change up the meat: You can also add chicken, or any meat with no sugar added.

Hard-boiled eggs, beef or chicken patties are another option. Trader Joe’s carries delicious chicken patties.

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Gratitude!

“I used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was.”

— Ransom Riggs

Oh, what a year it’s been so far. But we have so much to be grateful for! I’m grateful for overall health, a warm house, plenty of food, and dear friends. Counting our blessings is so important. Being wise is also important, with how we spend our time, and who we spend it with!

So, set out sparkling water with fresh citrus or berries, for those on Whole 30, and have some fun with your guests!

Enjoy!

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Whole 30 Charcuterie Board

23-inch Lazy Susan Big Board

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Yield: 8

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews
  • ¾ cup pistachios
  • 1 bottle Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing, found in the refrigerated dressing section
  • 6 oz shrimp
  • 3 oz soppressata, salami - no sugar
  • 6 oz prosciutto
  • 1 apple, sliced
  • 8 large strawberries
  • 1 large bunch red grapes
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Snap peas
  • Mini peppers
  • Cucumber
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Watermelon radishes
  • Endive

Instructions

  • Use a BIG BOARD with a lip around the outside, so the food stays on the board and doesn’t fall off. For this board, we used the 23-inch Lazy Susan, which is great for a party.

  • Set out 3 bowls, one for the Green Goddess Dip, and 2 for nuts.

  • To the center bowl (larger), add the fresh shrimp around the outside of the dip board. Optional to add lemon pieces here.

  • Next, start adding your produce, filling in any holes with the smaller pieces. Arrange it however you’d like.

  • Optional to finish off the board by garnishing with fresh herbs.

  • ENJOY!

Cuisine: American

Course: Appetizer

Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer

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FAQs

What is the 3 3 3 3 rule for charcuterie board? ›

What is the 3-3-3-3 Rule for Charcuterie Boards? No matter the style of the wood charcuterie board, you can always follow the 3-3-3-3 rule. Every charcuterie board should have three meats, three cheeses, three starch options, and three accompaniments, such as fruit, nuts, or veggies.

What are 5 things to avoid on a charcuterie board? ›

5 Mistakes You are Making on Your Charcuterie Board
  • Peppers: Whether green, red, or yellow, peppers are best avoided. ...
  • Tricky vegetables: Namely, tomatoes or Asparagus. ...
  • Jalapeno stuffed olives (or anything too spicy): Very hot foods simply don't work well with most wines, and they can overwhelm your taste buds.

What is the healthiest charcuterie option? ›

What to include in a Healthy Charcuterie Board
  • Spicy Roasted Cashews. Turmeric and cumin are at home in this recipe. ...
  • Fruit. This is entirely seasonal, but I am partial to tomatoes, pomegranates, grapes, blueberries, and raspberries.
  • Veggies. ...
  • Marinated Greek Olives. ...
  • Paleo Tzatziki Sauce. ...
  • Almond flour crackers. ...
  • Salami.

Is a charcuterie board a balanced meal? ›

Charcuterie boards aren't typically considered healthy foods because they often contain high amounts of fat and sodium content; but they can still become quite healthy if they are well-portioned and balanced.

What are the best 3 cheeses for a charcuterie board? ›

Here's some of the best cheese for charcuterie boards: Hard cheese: chunks of parmesan, aged gouda, asiago. Firm cheese: gruyere, comte, manchego, colby, cheddar. Semi-soft cheese: havarti, butterkäse, muenster.

How many cheeses should you have on a charcuterie board? ›

Cheese is usually sliced much thicker than meat, both by the store and by your guests, so you'll need a little more than the meat. So pick one cheese from each category, but don't sweat if you want fewer than four cheeses.

What not to put on a cheese board? ›

What should you not put on a charcuterie board? You'll want to avoid overly juicy fruits whose juices will run across the board and turn your crackers and bread soggy. Skip fruits like watermelon, pineapple, and tomatoes and stick with grapes, berries, and apples or dried fruits.

How unhealthy are charcuterie boards? ›

Any classic charcuterie board recipe is typically filled with a plethora of delicious but highly processed meats and cheeses that can run on the unhealthy side. For instance, cured meats and sausage-style meats include additives for preservation, which increase the risk of disease.

What should every charcuterie board have? ›

This includes cooked and cured meat products like hams, sausages, terrines, and pâtés. While traditionally that was the jest of it, these days a charcuterie board implies a spread of cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, spreads, crackers, and breads.

What are the healthiest cheeses for a cheese board? ›

Healthy Cheese Board
  • Semi-soft cheese Swiss cheese and Mozzarella are lower in fat and salt than many other cheeses. ...
  • Soft cheese Ricotta cheese is creamy and yet relatively low in fat and high in protein. ...
  • Hard cheese Cheddar cheese is high in protein and calcium, and also in Vitamin K.

What is a charcuterie board without meat called? ›

A vegetarian charcuterie is a platter inspired by the traditional charcuterie board, which typically features an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, nuts, and other accompaniments. However, in a vegetarian charcuterie, the focus is on plant-based alternatives to meat products.

Are red or green grapes better for charcuterie board? ›

Grapes. Red or green grapes will do. Grapes are a regular addition to standard charcuterie boards of the meat and cheese variety, so they should definitely make an appearance on your fruit board. Choose green or red grapes or a mix of the two depending on the overall aesthetic you're going for.

What nuts are best for charcuterie board? ›

Cashews: Creamy and buttery, cashews pair well with the tanginess of goat cheese and blue cheese. Walnuts: These dry, earthy nuts are excellent counterparts for sharper cheeses like aged cheddar or Gorgonzola. Pistachios: Salted or plain pistachios pair well with most cheeses due to their neutral taste.

What is the disease in the charcuterie board? ›

Although cooking, fermenting or drying kills germs, these meats can get contaminated afterward if they touch surfaces carrying listeria. Listeria isn't the only concern. Salmonella also can contaminate foods and has been found in charcuterie meats, as well as raw and frozen, precooked shrimp.

What is the best meat for a charcuterie board? ›

There are endless options for what to include on a charcuterie board. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Cured meats: Prosciutto, genoa salami, chorizo, sopressata, ham, and cured sausages are all classic choices for a charcuterie board.

What are the three starches for a charcuterie board? ›

3 Starches: we like Taralli (a traditional Italian cracker almost like a small, circular breadstick), Artisan Crisps by Rustic Bakery, and baguettes from Gilles Baguettes. 3 Accompaniments: Cerignola olives, Marcona almonds, French cornichons.

What is the ratio for a charcuterie board? ›

I've found the following ratio works great: 4 types of cheese, 4 types of meat, 3 types of bread/crackers, 1 type of chocolate, 2-3 different nuts, 1 jam, 1 honey, and 1-2 types of olives.

Are there rules for charcuterie boards? ›

Depending on the size of your board, you should have one each of cow, sheep, and goat options with soft rind, firm, and hard cheeses in the mix. Flavors should range between nutty and mild to funky and unique. Rule of thumb: 1 cow, 1 sheep, 1 goat; 1 soft, 1 firm, 1 hard.

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