No matter if you're throwing a holiday party or just having a lazy night in, a Vegan Charcuterie Board (aka Vegan Snack Board) is an easy and fun appetizer or main course. Gather round and sample a variety of vegan goodies like veggies, dips, hummus, nuts, fruit, and more.
Prepare vegan ricotta, roasted chickpeas, and any other dips, spreads, or snacks you are making from scratch.
If baking store-bought bread, bake and then cool. Cut into thick slices.
Wash and chop any raw vegetables and fresh fruit. (If possible, use a separate cutting board for this so that your presentation board is clean and dry).
Assemble the Board
Start with a clean large cutting board or platter. First place anything in bowls (hummus, dips, olives, roasted chickpeas, etc.) onto the platter.
Next, add the fresh fruit and vegetables. Build around the bowls.
Then add the crackers and bread in various groups around the board.
Fill in the gaps with small piles of nuts and dried fruits.
Finally, garnish, add any last-minute touches, and serve.
These are just suggestions for building a board. For more detailed instructions and photos, scroll up.
Feel free to make any substitutes you need: IF you have a nut allergy, leave out the nuts. For gluten-free, be sure to choose gluten-free bread and crackers. For WFPB, use products that are oil-free and use whole wheat bread and crackers.