Pin Recipe A rustic and hearty mountain-inspired snack board, perfect for sharing after a day of adventure. This platter features regional cheeses, cured meats, fresh bread, and vibrant accompaniments for an energizing and sociable collation.
This is my go-to snack after hikes in the French Alps. It always brings back great memories and everyone loves assembling their own bites.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g Comté sliced, 100 g Tomme de Savoie sliced, 100 g Reblochon cut into wedges
- Cured Meats: 80 g Saucisson sec sliced, 80 g Jambon cru (dry-cured ham) thinly sliced
- Fresh Items: 1 small bunch grapes washed, 1 apple sliced, 1 small cucumber sliced, 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- Bread & Crackers: 1 rustic baguette sliced, 50 g walnut bread sliced, 40 g crispbread or crackers
- Condiments & Extras: 40 g cornichons, 30 g wholegrain mustard, 30 g mountain honey, 30 g mixed nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large wooden board spacing them apart for easy access.
- Step 2:
- Fan out the cured meats around the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Add bunches of grapes, apple slices, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes to fill gaps and add color.
- Step 4:
- Place bread slices and crackers along the edges of the board.
- Step 5:
- Fill small bowls or ramekins with cornichons, mustard, honey, and mixed nuts. Place them on the board.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately and encourage guests to mix and match flavors.
Pin Recipe Our family enjoys gathering around this snack board during evenings after outdoor activities. It’s always a fun and delicious moment of sharing.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter, small bowls/ramekins, bread knife, cheese knife
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Wheat/Gluten (bread crackers), Tree Nuts, Mustard. Cured meats may contain nitrites. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 420, Total Fat 22 g, Carbohydrates 35 g, Protein 19 g
Pin Recipe This snack board is perfect for casual entertaining or a light meal after outdoor adventures.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are best for this snack board?
Comté, Tomme de Savoie, and Reblochon provide rich, diverse flavors typical of the French Alps region and complement cured meats well.
- → Can I replace cured meats with vegetarian options?
Yes, omit cured meats and add more nuts, dried fruits, or marinated vegetables to keep the board flavorful and balanced.
- → Which breads work well for this platter?
A rustic baguette, walnut bread, and crispbread or crackers provide varied textures and pair nicely with cheeses and accompaniments.
- → How should the accompaniments be arranged for best presentation?
Place cheeses spaced on a large wooden board, fan cured meats around them, and fill gaps with fresh fruits and vegetables. Add breads along edges and small bowls with mustard, honey, and nuts for variety.
- → What drinks complement this snack board?
Dry white wines like Apremont or light reds such as Pinot Noir enhance the flavors and balance the richness of the cheeses and meats.