A well-crafted charcuterie board not only serves as a delightful centerpiece for gatherings but also provides a delicious assortment of flavors for guests to enjoy.
Trader Joe’s, with its variety of cheeses, meats, and accompaniments, is the perfect place to source all you need for a stunning and tasty display. Here’s how to create an irresistible Trader Joe’s charcuterie board that will impress at any event.
Choose Your Base
Start by selecting a large, flat board or platter as the foundation of your charcuterie board. Wooden boards or slate platters offer a rustic, appealing look that enhances the visual appeal of your spread.
Add the Meats
Layer on various meats to offer a range of flavors and textures. Trader Joe’s offers a delightful selection, such as their Uncured Salame di Parma Mild Salami, which can be thinly sliced and artfully arranged.
Incorporate Extras
No charcuterie board is complete without cheese, and Trader Joe’s has an eclectic assortment that pairs wonderfully with meats. Add cheeses in a variety of textures from soft to hard. Don’t forget to include other palate pleasers like nuts, dried fruits, and condiments to enrich the experience.
Make it Presentable
Finish by making your board visually engaging. Arrange the items in groups and play with shapes and colors. Fresh garnishes like rosemary sprigs can add a pop of color and a hint of herbal aroma, enhancing both the flavor and the look of your board.
Featured Products
Chevre with Honey $3.29/5 Oz
Soft, creamy goat cheese drizzled with honey provides a sweet and tangy flavor perfect for spreading.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 80
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 75mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Total Sugars: 3g
- Includes 2g Added Sugars
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients:
- Goat’s Milk Cheese
- Goat’s milk
- Salt
- Cheese cultures (milk)
- Microbial rennet
- Honey Powder
- Cane sugar
- Honey
- Contains: Milk
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
Serve on a small spoon or spread over 3 seed sweet potato crackers.
Roasted & Salted Rosemary Marcona Almonds $5.99/6 Oz
These imported Spanish Marcona almonds are roasted and dusted with truffle seasoning, offering a luxurious and savory snacking experience.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 170
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 80mg
- Iron: 1.1mg
- Potassium: 210mg
Ingredients:
- Marcona Almonds
- High-Oleic Sunflower Oil
- Sea Salt
- Rosemary
- Contains: Almond.
- May Contain Traces Of: Milk, Soy, Sesame, Wheat, Peanut, Brazil Nut, Cashew, Coconut, Hazelnut, Macadamia Nut, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut.
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
Serve as a standalone delicacy or sprinkle over cheeses to add an upscale touch to your charcuterie offerings.
Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onions $9.99/1 Lb
A rich, creamy cheddar perfectly balanced with the sweetness of caramelized onions.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 110
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 190mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Includes less than 1g Added Sugars
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients:
- Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized cows milk, salt, microbial rennet, starter culture
- Caramelized Onion: Onion, cane sugar, pectin, cider vinegar, red currant juice, olive oil, lemon juice, clove, cinnamon, ginger
- Contains: Milk.
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
Slice thinly and serve with fig & olive crisps for a delightful flavor contrast.
Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper $10.99/1 Lb
Firm yet crumbly cheese infused with aromatic black pepper; a bold flavor ideal for cheese lovers.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 110
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 170mg
- Protein: 7g
Ingredients:
Pasteurized cow’s milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, coarse black pepper
Contains: Milk.
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
Cube or shard this cheese to expose the marbled pepper throughout, offering a zesty bite.
Uncured Salame di Parma Mild Salami $5.99/4 Oz
Delicately seasoned and air-dried for a mild, yet rich flavor that’s traditionally Italian.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 90
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 480mg
- Total Carbohydrate: Less than 1g
- Dietary Fiber: Less than 1g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars
- Protein: 8g
- Calcium: 10mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Potassium: 130mg
Ingredients:
Pork, sea salt, cultured celery juice, maltodextrin, cornstarch, dextrose, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, garlic powder, lactic acid starter cultures.
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
Roll or fold slices alongside the cheeses, adding texture and layers to your board.
Fig & Olive Crisps $3.99/5.3 Oz
Sweet figs and savory olives combine in these thin, crispy crackers, perfect for any cheese pairing.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 90
- Total Fat: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 7g
- Includes 4g Added Sugars
- Protein: 2g
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Potassium: 10mg
Ingredients:
Cultured low fat buttermilk (low fat milk, salt, culture), unbleached wheat flour, cane sugar, figs (dried figs and dextrose), Kalamata olives (water, salt, vinegar, sunflower oil), flax seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, baking soda, sea salt.
Contains: Milk, wheat.
May Contain Traces Of: Peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy.
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
These crisps are great for adding a crunchy texture contrast; pair them with softer cheeses like the Chevre with Honey.
Scalloped Cracker Trio $3.99/16.4 Oz
A mix of three uniquely flavored crackers: sea salt, rosemary, and garlic. Each one is delicately scalloped for an elegant presentation.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 120
- Serves: About 6
- Total Fat: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: less than 1g
- Total Sugars: less than 1g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars
- Protein: 2g
- Calcium: 10mg
- Iron: 1.0mg
- Potassium: 30mg
Ingredients:
- Wheat flour
- Sea salt
- Rosemary: Contains sesame, wheat, may contain soy.
- Red Chili: Contains sesame, wheat, may contain soy.
- Garlic: Contains sesame, wheat, may contain soy.
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
These versatile crackers are ideal for showcasing a variety of cheeses and spreads, making them a staple for any charcuterie board.
3 Seed Sweet Potato Crackers $0.55
Sweet potato based crackers speckled with sesame, flax, and chia seeds, offering a slightly sweet and nutty flavor.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 140 per serving
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Protein: 3g
Ingredients:
Sweet potato
Sesame seeds
Flax seeds
Chia seeds
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
Pair with soft cheeses like Chevre with Honey for a delightful contrast in textures and flavors.
Dried Pitted Tart Montmorency Cherries $0.80
Tart Montmorency cherries, dried to perfection, offer a chewy texture and vibrant tartness that contrasts beautifully with rich, creamy cheeses.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 100 per oz
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 1g
Ingredients:
Montmorency cherries
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
Scatter among the cheeses and meats to introduce a fruity bite that refreshes the palate.
Whole Grain Dijon Mustard $1.99/12.3 Oz
A robust Dijon mustard made with whole mustard seeds, offering a spicy kick that complements both meats and cheeses.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories per serving: 5
Sodium 80 mg
Total Fat 0.5 g
Ingredients:
Water
Mustard seeds
Vinegar
Salt
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
Use as a dip or a spread to add depth and a punch of flavor to slices of salami or cheese.
Fresh Rosemary Sprigs $0.40
Fresh, aromatic rosemary sprigs that not only add a fragrant herbaceous note but also elevate the visual appeal of your board.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: Negligible
Ingredients:
Rosemary
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
Intertwine amongst the items on your board or use as garnish to add a fresh look and a hint of flavor that complements various components.
Fig Butter $2.99/11 Oz
Smooth and richly flavored, this fig butter combines the essence of ripe figs into a spreadable form that’s both sweet and tangy.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories per Serving: 45
Serves: About 16
Total Carbohydrate: 11g
Total Sugars: 10g
Includes 7g Added Sugars
Ingredients:
Fig paste (figs, water), water, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, pectin.
Prep/Serving Suggestion:
A perfect companion for nutty cheeses or as a delightful topping on crackers, enhancing the overall sweetness of your charcuterie assortment.
Final Say
These Trader Joe’s selections combine to create a charcuterie board that’s not only visually stunning but also tantalizingly diverse in flavors and textures, ensuring your guests enjoy a delightful taste experience.
