Looking for the ultimate keto-friendly snacks and low-carb appetizers? A Keto Charcuterie Board is a delicious and effortless way to enjoy them—and it’s fun to put together too!
WHAT IS A CHARCUTERIE BOARD?
Traditionally, charcuterie boards were the meat-focused version of a cheese board. However, with their growing popularity, they’ve evolved into countless variations—including our very own Keto Breakfast Charcuterie Board!
A classic charcuterie board typically features meats, cheeses, fruits, crackers, and bread, all beautifully arranged on a wooden board. For this low-carb version, we’ve skipped the traditional crackers and replaced them with keto-friendly cheese chips and crispy pepperoni chips instead.
WHAT GOES ON A KETO CHARCUTERIE BOARD?
The best part about making a charcuterie board is that there are no rules—you can include anything you like!
Whether you prefer warm appetizers or chilled snacks, the choice is yours. A charcuterie board is all about variety and presentation, making it easy to customize to your taste and dietary preferences.
BEST MEATS FOR A CHARCUTERIE BOARD
There are plenty of delicious meats to include on a charcuterie board. For this keto-friendly version, I primarily used different types of salami, but nearly any meat can work. While I prefer cured meats for a keto snack platter, lunch meats are also an option.
- Smoked salmon
- Prosciutto
- Pancetta
- Capocollo
- Pepperoni
- Chorizo
- Salami
- Ham
- Turkey
BEST CHEESES FOR A CHARCUTERIE BOARD
A variety of cheeses adds texture and flavor to your board. Here are some excellent low-carb options:
- Cheddar – Any variety
- Goat cheese
- Gouda
- Brie
- Blue cheese
- Provolone
- Colby Jack
BEST FRUITS, VEGGIES, DIPS & MORE FOR A LOW-CARB CHARCUTERIE BOARD
This is where you can get creative and personalize your board with your favorite low-carb options.
Fruits & Vegetables
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Cucumbers
- Bell peppers
- Figs
- Celery
Pickled & Marinated Additions
- Pickles
- Pickled mushrooms
- Pickled asparagus
- Pickled beets
- Olives – Green, black, marinated, or stuffed
- Roasted peppers
Nuts & Crunchy Additions
- Peanuts, walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, pistachios, almonds
- Low-carb crackers – Keto cheese crackers, jalapeño cheese crackers
- Baked avocado chips
- Cheese chips
Dips & Spreads
- Pesto dip
- Cheddar ranch dip
- Avocado dip
- Spinach artichoke dip
- Sriracha dip
- Buffalo chicken dip
EPIC KETO CHARCUTERIE BOARD
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup garlic-stuffed olives
- 1/4 cup pickled mushrooms
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup small pickles
- 9 slices white cheddar cheese
- 9 yellow cheddar cheese chips
- 9 pepper jack cheese chips
- 20 slices mini pepperoni
- 5 prosciutto-wrapped cheese sticks
- 1/2 stick hard salami, sliced
- 1 stick pepper-coated salami, sliced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 cup bacon jalapeño cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 pound sliced salami
- 3 slices prosciutto
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prep the Ingredients:
- Slice the hard salami, peppered salami, and regular salami, keeping them separate.
- Cube the cheddar and bacon jalapeño cheddar cheese.
2. Make the Chips:
- Pepperoni Chips: Place the mini pepperoni slices on a paper towel-lined plate and microwave for 1 minute until crisp.
- Cheese Chips: Slice the pepper jack, white cheddar, and yellow cheddar cheese into small pieces. Arrange on a parchment-lined plate and microwave for 1 minute.
3. Assemble the Board:
- Place four small bowls on your platter.
- Fill the largest bowl with pickles. Fill the remaining bowls with olives, mushrooms, and peppers.
- Arrange the cheese chips in a swirl from the bottom left to the top right.
- Place the pepperoni chips on the left-hand side, between the olives and cheese chips.
- Position the prosciutto-wrapped cheese sticks next to the pickles and peppers.
- Place the peppered salami in a swirl above the pickles.
- Add the bacon jalapeño cheddar cubes on the right-hand side, between the cheese chips and peppered salami.
- Arrange the cheddar cheese cubes in the top left corner.
- Fold the sliced salami and place it beside the peppers and mushrooms.
- Roll the prosciutto slices and place them in the empty space at the top of the board.
Now your Keto Charcuterie Board is ready to serve! Enjoy this delicious low-carb snack platter with your favorite dips.
