Pickle Charcuterie Board (The Ultimate Pickle Lover’s Snack Board)

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Pickles are kind of a big dill this year! Between pickle-flavored snacks, pickle dips, and pickle decor, pickles seemed to be taking over social media. They’re having their moment, and we are going to relish in it! And it was only a matter of time before we dedicated a charcuterie board to these iconic gherkins!!

Pickle puns aside, the mixture of the salty, tangy crunch paired with creamy and savory bites makes this pickle charcuterie board dangerously stackable. This spread features mini dill pickles, sliced pickles, dill pickle potato chips, hummus spread, crackers, cheese, and salami for grazing and dipping. Perfect for pickle lovers, pickle-themed parties, or just a fun night of snacking with friends. 

Plus, it’s an unexpected and fun way to spark conversation! Let’s dive into the details on how to assemble your charcuterie boards. 

Best way to assemble a charcuterie board

There’s no science to a charcuterie board, but there are ways to improve presentation and appeal. Here’s what we recommend: 

1. Start with dipping sauce ramekins or any item that’s contained in a bowl on the board. We put pickle potato chips in a bowl to keep them easily accessible.
2. Next layer in our larger items, like the large sliced pickles, slices of meat or bread. We love placing items randomly around the board to give our boards a more organic, artistic feel.
3. Fill the remaining spaces on the board with the smaller items, like mini pickles, more pieces of cheese, nuts, etc.

Tips for making this charcuterie board

• Lightly pat the pickles dry before plating. This way, crackers or bread don’t soak up excess pickle juice. 
• Prep ingredients in advance. For easy assembly, slice cheese, meats and any bread ahead of time. That way, you have everything portioned for the board.
• Refill as you go. Start with just enough to fill your platter or board. If any parts of the board become sparse, refill as needed. 
• Have a blend of textures and shapes. Crunchy vs creamy. Salty vs sweet. Mix rounded bread slices and different cracker shapes with ruffled chips. The possibilities are endless! Have fun with it!

Cheese and meat pairings for pickles: 

We recommend choosing cheeses that are tangy to cut through the acidity or soft buttery cheeses like Gouda and Gruyère. Cured meats like salami and pastrami are great charcuterie meat pairings to make the flavor of the pickles shine!

• Gouda
• Gruyere
• Cheddar
• Salami
• Slices of pastrami

Best pickles to use for pickle charcuterie?

An assortment!! If you can find pickles in a fresh brine, those are supreme. But it’s also fun to find an assortment of different sizes, slices, and flavors. 

Storing leftovers:

Separate any pieces of the charcuterie into separate storage containers. 

Store perishables, like dips, cheese, meats, and pickles in airtight storage containers or plastic bags in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Seal crackers and bread slices in airtight, sealed bags to prevent staleness. 

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