Holiday board of cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts artfully arranged in a tree shape for memorable gatherings.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Manchego, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz Aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Brie, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Provolone, sliced or cubed
→ Meats
05 - 2.8 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 2.8 oz Soppressata, sliced
07 - 2.8 oz Chorizo, sliced
08 - 2.8 oz Mortadella, thinly sliced
→ Fruits & Vegetables
09 - 1 small bunch red grapes
10 - 1 small bunch green grapes
11 - 1 pomegranate, seeds removed
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 small handful baby arugula, for garnish
→ Nuts & Extras
15 - 1.75 oz Marcona almonds
16 - 1.75 oz pistachios
17 - 12 green olives, pitted
18 - 12 black olives, pitted
19 - 2 tbsp fig jam
20 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
→ Bread & Crackers
21 - 12 slices toasted baguette
22 - 12 assorted crackers
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, lightly outline a Christmas tree shape using arugula leaves to represent the branches.
02 - Start at the base of the tree outline and layer slices of toasted baguette and assorted crackers to form the trunk.
03 - Alternately arrange the sliced and cubed meats and cheeses in horizontal rows above the trunk, slightly overlapping to mimic the tree's boughs.
04 - Fill the spaces between the meat and cheese rows with clusters of red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pomegranate seeds for vibrant color and texture.
05 - Place the green and black olives along with Marcona almonds and pistachios in clusters resembling ornaments across the tree.
06 - Nestle small bowls of fig jam and whole grain mustard on or near the board for convenient dipping.
07 - Complete the tree by topping it with a star-shaped piece of cheese or a cluster of pomegranate seeds as a star, and add extra arugula for a fresh, green finish.
08 - Present immediately to guests, ensuring the arrangement retains its visual appeal.
