Summer charcuterie boards are a staple among this household! Here are some amazing creations to share with you!
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Wow, has this year flown by.
I can’t believe we are already taking about Summer!
School is almost out, summer travel plans are made, and the winter clothes have been switched over to spring and summer.
Crazy!
Personally, all I can think about are summer BBQ’s and summer charcuterie boards!
There are so many beautiful charcuterie board ideas to make when it comes to a fun summer themed snack.
I’ve seen breakfast charcuterie boards, dessert charcuterie boards, Italian charcuterie boards, meat charcuterie boards, BBQ charcuterie boards, smores charcuterie boards, and more!
Here I share 21 different kinds of summer charcuterie boards that were made by some amazing creators.
Why Do I Love Making Charcuterie Boards?
Ever since I was little I would cut up little snack bars, cubes of cheese, and meat sticks to create my own “snack board”.
Basically I’ve been making my own version of charcuterie ever since I was 7!
Yes, technically “charcuterie” is just a fancy word for cured meat. However, I feel like there is so much more to it now.
It’s not just fruits, cheeses and meats but rather a ton of different types of food all coming together on a platter. There are so many creative ways to do it now!
Check out these 21 fun summer charcuterie board ideas below.
Summer Charcuterie Board Ideas
Seacuterie Board
This seacuterie board is so clever!
Some options to make it a seacuterie board would be to include tinned fish, cold shrimp, crab legs crab claws and smoked salmon.
Pair it with pickled onions and a variety of cheeses. Add in some veggies and dipping sauce and you have yourself a perfect charcuterie board!
S’mores Charcuterie Board
S’mores are a summer staple so of course I had to include this in our summer charcuterie board ideas.
Add in different kinds of chocolate, a fun marshmallow selection, an assortment of fruit and of course, graham crackers or cookies.
It’s the perfect dessert charcuterie board for summertime!
Chicken Caesar Charcuterie Salad Board
Chicken Caesar salad is something I order all the time when out to eat.
I never thought of making a chicken Caesar charcuterie salad board!
This is something I would literally make and eat for lunch ha!
Burger Charcuterie Board
Although this may not 100% be a “charcuterie board” it is definitely one I had to share.
It’s a deluxe burger board with all the fixins like cheese, pickles, condiments, and more!
Camping Charcuterie Board
This one couldn’t have come at a better time since I’m going camping next weekend!
It’s a perfect board for snacking as it has the staples; cured meats, cheeses, fruits, olives, nuts, and more.
Fourth of July Dessert Board
We can’t skip over the best summer holiday, Fourth of July!
I am pretty impressed with their amount of red, white, and blue here.
This would be such a fun dessert board to bring to a Fourth of July party!
Easy Charcuterie Appetizers in a Cup
Another fun way to create your charcuterie! I love how they put it in a cup as a serving size.
Just the perfect little appetizer for your guests when hosting a summer party.
Brunch Charcuterie Board
This board is focused on the boursin, a favorite of mine!
This post focuses on their 6 tips on making a charcuterie board which is super helpful!
Vegan Charcuterie Board
If you are vegan (or just like plant-based foods), this vegan charcuterie board is perfect for you!
Not only does it look yummy, but it’s super colorful and pretty too!
This one has vegan cheese, plant-based meats, tons of veggies and more.
Chicken Fajita Board
This one is perfect for a summer dinner night out back on the deck.
Fun fact, this one is actually my recipe and we make it all the time!
Tinned Fish Board
For all you fish lovers out there, this board is for you!
Choose a variety of seafood, add some crackers or crusty bread, vegetables, fruits, herbs, and more.
Keep in mind not to open the cans until they are ready to be served!
Luau Charcuterie Board
Another perfectly themed board for summertime!
This one has a mix of a ton of fresh fruit, toasted coconut, and lots of other delicious things. All served in a carved out pineapple.
YUM!
Spanish Cheese Board
This board contains a good selection of Spanish cheeses like manchego, mahon, and cabrales.
Add in some Spanish meats like chorizo, jamon serrano, and jamon iberico and you have yourself the perfect Spanish cheeseboard!
Hot Dog Charcuterie Board
What a fabulous charcuterie board idea for summertime!
This would also be a great idea for a kid’s party or BBQ.
Add your hotdogs with buns and just surround them with toppings and condiments.
Meat and Cheese Board
Candied Meyer lemons, chocolates, and jams are all part of this delicious meat and cheese board.
Creativity ran wild here and this is certainly a board I would gobble right up!
Mexican Charcuterie Board
This one is different than the fajita board above. It contains items like homemade tajin, salsa verde, spicy avocado hummus, Spanish chorizo and more.
This one is so colorful and delicious and would actually be perfect for Cinco de Mayo too!
Breakfast Charcuterie Board with Bacon
This breakfast board hit it out of the park!
It has everything you need from bacon to sausage to cinnamon rolls and little tater tots.
There’s fruit, mini waffles, mini muffins, syrup and more!
Fourth of July Charcuterie Board
Here’s another Fourth of July charcuterie board but this one isn’t focused on just desserts.
They have tons of red, white and blue fruit along with cheese and crackers and a sprinkle of dessert here and there.
Another fun and festive board!
Smores Charcuterie Board
I just had to share one more smores charcuterie board because they just look so good!
Charcuterie Board (Meat and Cheese Platter)
This gorgeous charcuterie board covers all the basics and more!
If you need any ideas for your summer charcuterie board, take it from this one.
It talks about all the cheeses, meats, fruit, dips, olives, nuts, greens that you can use and the options are endless!
Charcuterie Board on a Budget
Another delicious and summer-like charcuterie board.
This one is filled with fresh vegetables and fruits, simple cheeses, and cured meat options.
What Are Some Foods to Include in Summer Charcuterie Boards
As seen above, there are tons of food ideas to include in your boards.
SWEET:
Fruit is such a fun idea to play around with. Include chocolate dipped strawberries for that extra sweetness or or even shape strawberries into roses like I did here.
Don’t forget the chocolates! Chocolate pairs well with meats and cheeses so it’s an important staple to any charcuterie board. Candied lemons, limes, and oranges make for a fun little summertime surprise.
Another option is adding in things like mini danishes, macaroons, and chocolate covered nuts.
SAVORY/SALTY:
Vegetables like peppers, asparagus, cucumber or carrots are always a good idea as they bring out tons of color to the plate.
Don’t forget salty meats like bacon, prosciutto and salami.
Nuts,, olives and cornichons are also a good choice. Consider sliced almonds, walnuts, crackers, and toasted baguettes for an extra crunch!
DIPS
Sweet dips like peanut butter, nutella, yogurt, honey, caramel, and jams make great options.
Salty dips like salsa, hummus, veggie dips, and spicy guacamole are also a good choice.
Where to Get a Charcuterie Board?
Sometimes I will get my charcuterie board from a store like Home Goods or Target but recently I have gotten mine from Amazon.
Keep in mind, they need to state they are food safe otherwise you need to use a food wax like this one on there to keep them food safe.
Here are some of my favorite boards.
I hope you enjoyed these Summer charcuterie boards as much as I did!
I plan to have a blog post talking about charcuterie boards for every season. So far I have done a spring and summer one.
Check out my 19 Spring Charcuterie Boards that everyone should try to make!
Which one is your favorite?
Hi, I was wondering about nitrates, some cured meats have them and some don’t, what are your thoughts and IF one chooses to do without nitrates, where do you purchase those meats?
Thank you 😊
Hi Barbara!
I try to find nitrate free meats. I typically find them at my Trader Joes or Whole Foods. Hope that helps!