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Boards for Two
Summer Picnic Board for Two
Packed, carried and eaten outside: a summer board that travels in containers and comes together on a blanket.
- Serves
- 2
- Board
- 12–14″ board or bento containers
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cost
- $29–$41
- Level
- Beginner
Get the full plan Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Boards for Two, with 24 more boards for two. The book has the shopping list for two with amounts and prices, the prep countdown, the step-by-step build and the drink to pour.
Why it works
A picnic board has to survive the trip, so it uses sturdy, cool-weather-proof choices: aged cheddar or Gouda, Genoa salami, mozzarella pearls packed in their liquid, and snap peas and cherry tomatoes that don't wilt.
Melon and strawberries make it summery, and prosciutto wrapped around melon is the classic pairing. Pesto does double duty as a dip for the snap peas and a sauce for the mozzarella. Dry rosé or a chilled light red to drink.
Timeline
- Night beforeChill the wine; freeze two ice packs.
- T–60 minThread caprese skewers; cut the melon.
- + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
What's a good picnic charcuterie board?
Firm cheese and fresh mozzarella, salami and prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, melon, strawberries, snap peas, pesto and sturdy crackers.
How do you keep a picnic board safe?
Pack it in a cooler with ice packs and keep it out no more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if it's above 90°F.
Should I build it at home or at the picnic?
Pack everything in containers and build it on site. It takes about 10 minutes and nothing gets crushed.
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Want more ideas? Read Summer Charcuterie Board Ideas or How to Transport a Charcuterie Board (Without It Sliding Apart).