Mothers Day Charcuterie Board With Salami Roses
This no-bake, festive DIY Mothers Day Charcuterie Board With Salami Roses is the perfect crowd-pleaser that combines gourmet cheese and meat with homemade salami roses for a show-stopping celebration snack. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or surprising Mom with a party platter, this easy board brings elegant presentation to any gathering.
Ingredients
- 12 oz thinly sliced salami (Genoa or Calabrese)
- 8 oz aged cheddar, cut into cubes
- 6 oz Brie, quartered room temp for easy slicing
- 4 oz Manchego or Asiago, sliced paper-thin use a mandoline or cheese slicer
- 1 cup green grapes, halved seedless ideally
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or Marcona almonds for crunch
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved or swap for fresh figs in season
- 1/4 cup green olives (Kalamata or Castelvetrano) for color pop
- 1/4 cup fig jam or apricot preserves for that sweet contrast
- 1 small bunch fresh herbs (rosemary sprigs or thyme)
- Crackers and baguette slices (gluten-free if needed)
- Extra-virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt for drizzling
Instructions
- Use a wooden or slate board and spread a thin smear of fig jam in one corner as a sweet base.
- Fold salami slices into roses and press onto the board, creating 8-10 roses.
- Place cheddar cubes, Brie wedges, and Manchego slices in separate clusters around the salami roses.
- Tuck grapes and dried apricots between cheese clusters.
- Scatter pecans and olives to fill gaps on the board.
- Nestle rosemary sprigs or thyme around the board for an elegant touch.
- Just before serving, drizzle olive oil over cheeses and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Fan out crackers and baguette slices along one side for serving with olive tapenade or mustard.
- Step back and admire your board before bringing it to the table for serving.
- Encourage guests to graze and share stories while enjoying the board.
Notes
Choose whole-milk cheese for creaminess and use a microplane to zest lemon over olives for a bright finish. For a heart-warming gift, sneak in Mom's favorite seasonal berries or local cheeses. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.