Gallop & Graze Horse Charcuterie (Printable Version)

An equestrian-themed board featuring cheeses, meats, fresh produce, and playful horse-inspired accents.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz smoked gouda, sliced

→ Meats

04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
06 - 2.8 oz turkey breast, rolled

→ Fresh Produce

07 - 1 cup baby carrots
08 - 1 cup cucumber rounds
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
10 - 1 green apple, sliced
11 - 1 cup seedless red grapes

→ Crackers & Bread

12 - 1 cup oat crackers
13 - 1 cup multigrain breadsticks
14 - Half baguette, sliced

→ Dips & Condiments

15 - 0.5 cup hummus
16 - 0.25 cup honey
17 - 0.25 cup grainy mustard

→ Fun Themed Additions

18 - 6 pretzel rods (horse jumps)
19 - 0.5 cup apple chips (pony treats)
20 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate horseshoe shapes (optional)
21 - Fresh mint or edible flowers, for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place the cheddar, brie, and smoked gouda in distinct sections on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fold or roll prosciutto, salami, and turkey breast and set them alongside the cheeses.
03 - Cluster baby carrots, cucumber rounds, cherry tomatoes, and apple slices to create visual variety on the board.
04 - Distribute seedless grapes and apple chips in small piles to add color and sweetness.
05 - Place oat crackers, multigrain breadsticks, and sliced baguette around the platter for easy access.
06 - Fill small bowls with hummus, honey, and grainy mustard, and nestle them on the board.
07 - Position pretzel rods as playful horse jumps and scatter dark chocolate horseshoe shapes for garnish if desired.
08 - Sprinkle fresh mint or edible flowers over the board and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy and quick to assemble with no cooking required.
  • Beautifully themed for horse lovers and equestrian events.
  • Balanced combination of fresh, savory, and sweet flavors.
  • Perfect for sharing and entertaining a crowd of 6.
02 -
  • Arrange ingredients thoughtfully to create a balance of colors and textures.
  • Chill cheeses and meats before assembling to keep them fresh longer.
  • Use small bowls or ramekins to contain dips and prevent them from spreading.
  • Place the themed pretzel rods last to avoid breakage and to maintain visual appeal.
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