Spring Charcuterie Board

This spring charcuterie board features the season’s colorful and delicious harvest. A feast for the eyes and stomach, it’s perfect for all spring gatherings.

This spring charcuterie board is as fresh and lovely as the season it’s named after. 

Whether you’re hosting for Easter or throwing a brunch party this spring, there’s something for everyone in this board’s selection of seasonal ingredients like fresh fruit slices, crisp vegetables, crackers, macarons, nuts, cheese, and dips.

Assemble this beautiful spring themed charcuterie board in minutes and watch it disappear just as fast at your gathering. 

And who says only flowers are blooming this spring?

This springtime charcuterie board will also teach you how to turn your favorite meats and cheese into flowers.

What is a Spring Charcuterie Board?

A spring charcuterie board is a charcuterie board that features a spread of the season’s harvest. What sets a spring themed charcuterie board apart from other seasonal charcuterie boards is its selection of colors, textures, and flavors.

After all, spring is a bountiful season. 

Put fresh spring fruits and veggies on your springtime charcuterie board and arrange them with a color scheme inspired by lush gardens during spring. 

This spring feast is also the perfect time to make flowers out of crowd-favorite charcuterie meats and cheese. More on this later.

Why You’ll Love This Charcuterie Board For Spring

• Centerpiece-Worthy: Consider your spring charcuterie board an edible art. Play with the food arrangements and offer different colors and textures for a show-stopping grazing board.
• Effortless Entertaining: Spring entertaining has never been easier with this 10-minute springtime charcuterie board. Serve this fuss-free feast any time of the day for any gathering without using the stove or oven. 
• Endless Variations: There are no hard and fast rules when building a spring themed charcuterie board. Treat this platter as an inspiration, and come up with your own arrangement and variety of flavors!

What Does a Springtime Charcuterie Board Taste Like?

Like the pleasant spring weather, this spring charcuterie board has a vibrant, fresh flavor. Although, of course, the flavors in your spread will ultimately depend on the specific food items you’ll put on the board.

Make sure your platter has a diverse selection of food items to inspire your guests to mix and match unexpected flavors and textures.

If you ask me, the best springtime charcuterie board shouldn’t feature food items that are overly heavy or rich. 

This particular spring themed charcuterie board has veggies like cucumbers, carrots, and corn, fruits like oranges, strawberries, dates, and apricots, savory meats, and snacks like crackers, crostini, and creamy brie!

They all bring the spring charcuterie to life with their vibrant colors, contrasting textures, and delicious flavors. You’ll get sweet, savory, crunchy, creamy, and juicy, ensuring that the board will never be boring. 

Ingredients For a Spring Themed Charcuterie Board

• Corn – You can also make air fryer corn ribs or copycat Chipotle corn salsa. 
• Cucumber – Feature spring-themed colors like green in your spring charcuterie board! Snacks like cucumber sticks will be perfect. 
• Brie – Don’t forget the serving knives and spoons for guests to use when spreading soft cheeses like brie on their crackers, fruits, or vegetables. 
• Honey – For a well-rounded charcuterie board, this spread’s flavor is not just savory. Honey is a versatile sweet dip that can pair with different charcuterie items. 
• Sour cream – You can also use whatever dip you think your guests will love. Just consider the resulting flavor combinations.
• Mandarins – We’ll have citrus fruits like orange slices and peeled mandarins on our spring themed charcuterie board.
• Orange – You can’t have too many colors on your spring-themed charcuterie board. Let’s add some orange slices for a lovely burst of color.
• Pitted dates – We’ll have an array of fruits, including dried ones, on this charcuterie board. It’s always a great idea to combine fresh and dried fruits for texture and flavor variety. 
• Dried apricots – To add more sweetness to the spring feast. Plus, dried fruits make excellent fillers on the gaps in the board!
• Bell peppers – Use different colors of peppers for a show-stopping spring platter.
• Carrots – Add more fresh vegetables for a yummy crunch! 
• Prosciutto – Make your spring charcuterie board pop with prosciutto roses!
• Crostini – For more texture and shape. You can also use different types of bread. 
• Strawberries – It’s a no-brainer to have fresh berries on a spring charcuterie board!
• Crackers – Crackers are just a must in any charcuterie board. They can be enjoyed sweet and savory!
• Macarons – Serving this spring charcuterie board for Easter? Consider macarons with pastel colors!
• Pistachios – Crunchy snacks like pistachios are guaranteed to keep everyone busy, perfect if you serve your spring platter as an appetizer.
• Almonds – You can also use nuts as a decorative element to fill all the gaps in the board. The prettiest spring charcuterie board is as bountiful as the season!

Tools Needed To Prepare Spring Charcuterie

• Charcuterie board for serving the spring charcuterie board
• Dip bowls for the dips and spreads

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Spring Charcuterie Board

Meat flowers

Besides prosciutto, you can also do salami roses and ham flowers for your spring charcuterie board! Read on for the tutorial. 

Cheese flowers

A charcuterie board will be incomplete without different types of cheese! And for the spring theme, I think it’s only fitting to make cheese flowers. 

You can cut gouda into flower shapes or transform provolone into roses. 

Fillers

Make an Instagram and Pinterest-worthy springtime charcuterie board by leaving no spaces in the board. 

But don’t just get random snacks; fill them with produce as vibrant and fresh as spring!

For a pop of color, have grapes, tomatoes, kale, radishes, and herbs like thyme and rosemary. Your platter will be like a garden in full bloom!

How to Make a Spring Charcuterie Board

Ingredients:

• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced into sticks
• 1 whole wheel of brie
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 mandarins
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1/2 cup pitted dates
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
• 4 mixed bell peppers
• 3 carrots
• 25 slices prosciutto
• 1/2 cup crostini
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1/2 cup crackers
• 4 macarons
• 1/4 cup pistachios
• 1/4 cup almonds

Tools you need:

• Charcuterie board
• Dip bowls

Instructions:

STEP 1: Let’s gather the ingredients for a beautiful spring charcuterie board.

STEP 2: Start with the corn in the center, then add the brie, cucumber sticks, honey, and sour cream around it.

STEP 3: Arrange the mandarins and orange slices next to the wheel of brie.

STEP 4: Fill the gaps with dates, dried apricots, bell peppers, and carrots.

STEP 5: Add the meat roses and crostini.

STEP 6: Continue to fill the board with strawberries, macarons, and crackers.

STEP 7: Finish the board with nuts. Serve and enjoy!

What To Serve With a Springtime Charcuterie Board

A spring charcuterie board for brunch parties will be perfect to serve with omelets and pancakes made with colorful vegetables and fruits like tomatoes and berries.

You can also give our Instant Pot egg bites and Crockpot French toast casserole a try.

Want to treat this light spring feast as a side dish?

It’ll be perfect with hearty dishes like quinoa bowls, potato salad, or garlic pasta! Or, for a more nourishing menu, I think you’ll love this springtime charcuterie board with this copycat Sweetgreen harvest bowl and Crockpot tortellini soup. 

But what beverage to have with this spring board?

Let’s go with something that looks festive but will make you feel good after every sip. Here’s a blue matcha latte, the perfect drink to serve with the fresh, bright spring charcuterie board.

Tips About Making a Spring Themed Charcuterie Board

• Here’s a dip that will keep your guests coming back for more: our gooey and deliciously herby baked brie with garlic. 😋
• Swap crostini and crackers with an impressive prosciutto mascarpone honeyed arugula bruschetta!
• Make macarons at home and try our pistachio macarons recipe! You can also dress up your berries and make chocolate-covered strawberries for this spring charcuterie board.
• Add more life to your springtime charcuterie board with edible flowers like chamomile, lavender, and pansies. Just make sure they’re not treated with pesticides!

How To Store This Spring Charcuterie Board

• Fridge: Group similar components together and store leftovers from your spring charcuterie board in the fridge for a few days. Just note that some items, like the crackers, don’t need to be refrigerated. 
• Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing your leftovers from the spring charcuterie board, as they’ll likely develop an unappealing taste and texture after thawing. 
• Make-ahead: To make this spring themed charcuterie board in advance, assemble everything and wrap the board with plastic wrap for serving the next day. 

What Are 5 Things to Avoid on a Charcuterie Board?

It’s not like there’s a set of rules you must follow religiously when assembling a seasonal charcuterie board like this spring charcuterie board. 

However, here’s a quick list of things to avoid so you can build the ultimate spring charcuterie board:

• Not planning the food quantities
• Not having a theme in mind
• Not preparing the food items accordingly (e.g., unwrapping, slicing, bringing some food items to room temperature before serving)
• Setting limitations on what to add to the platter
• Not using the correct size, shape, or material for the charcuterie board itself

I should also point out that there are charcuterie board guides that suggest avoiding certain foods when building a charcuterie board:

• Vegetables like peppers and tomatoes, especially if you plan on having the board with wine since these veggies don’t easily pair with wines
• Strong-flavored, stinky cheeses that can clash with other food items
• Super sour or spicy foods as they can overwhelm the palate
• Food items that can be tricky to chew (e.g., those that need utensils)
• Food items that can’t be left out sitting for too long

I say deciding what foods to put on your board should still depend on the specific event you’ll host. 🤷‍♀️

How to Make Meat Flowers for Charcuterie Board

Salami and pepperoni roses

It’s actually super easy to make roses from salami and pepperoni slices for a touch of elegance on your charcuterie board!

Just fold the slices over a glass’s rim, overlapping each other. Do as many rows as needed to get the size of rose you want. 

Then, carefully flip the rose over the spring snack board.

Ham and prosciutto roses

Not a fan of salami and pepperoni?

Maybe you’ll prefer ham and prosciutto for your spring charcuterie board instead!

To turn prosciutto or ham into a rose, cut a piece about half an inch wide, then roll it from the fat side.

That’s pretty much it, and it’s ready to go on your beautiful spring snack board. 

How to Make Cheese Flowers for Charcuterie Board

Meats are not the only items in the charcuterie board that you can turn into flowers. 

You can use provolone slices because they’re circular, thin, and flexible enough to be manipulated. 

Just stack a few slices together, cut them in half, and lay them out so they overlap and align. 

Then, roll from the bottom up.

Finally, secure the outermost edges with a toothpick. 

Spring cheese board, anyone?

What Are Some Ideas for a Spring Charcuterie Board?

Come up with your own theme for your spring charcuterie board!

You can turn all the cheese and meat slices into roses and arrange them on the charcuterie board to look like a bouquet.

You can also make a platter with just spring vegetables or perhaps a sweet spring charcuterie board featuring seasonal fruits. 

FAQ About Charcuterie Boards

What is the best season to make a charcuterie board?

Since spring is a bountiful season, it’s perfect for building a charcuterie board with fresh produce. However, you can make a charcuterie board year-round, as it’s easy to adapt to different seasons. For example, bring the board on your picnics in the summer, prepare a hot cocoa charcuterie board to match the cozy weather in fall, or decorate the board for the holidays like this Santa snack board for winter!

What does every charcuterie board need?

A good charcuterie board needs an array of colors, textures, and flavors. Give guests a lot of items to mix and match so they can come up with their favorites or try new, interesting combinations. 

What fruits and veggies go on a charcuterie board?

Fresh fruits like berries, oranges, grapes, and fresh veggies like carrots, peppers, radishes, and snap peas will be perfect for a spring charcuterie board!

Can you make meat roses ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can make your meat roses a day in advance. Just place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. 

How much meat and cheese do you need per person for a charcuterie board?

Allocate 3 ounces of meat and 3 ounces of cheese per guest when preparing this spring themed board.

Conclusion

This epic spring charcuterie board is a celebration of flavors with its selection of seasonal vegetables, colorful fruits, cheese, meat, nuts, crackers, crostini, and dips. 

Satisfy everyone’s taste buds as they mix and match flavors and textures from this feast. But feel free to just take this springboard as an inspiration!

You can come up with your own color palette and flavor profile to match spring’s vibes. 

There’s really no better way to host a spring party than to serve this fresh, light, sweet, and savory charcuterie board. 

Love this seasonal board? There’s more where that came from with our unique charcuterie board ideas! Make sure to build these next and host any time of the year effortlessly: 

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