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Vegan Charcuterie Board: Dairy-Free Swaps That Work

Use cashew or almond cheeses, dips like hummus and baba ganoush, marinated vegetables, olives, fruit and crackers without butter. Swap honey for fig jam. For dairy-free only, also check salami for milk powder.

149 safe22 check the label154 skip of 325 ingredients

A vegan board is mostly a vegetable and fruit board with plant cheese at the center. The hidden animal ingredients are butter or milk powder in crackers, honey in spreads and graham crackers, and anchovies in tapenade.

Dairy-free is a smaller change: keep the meat, drop the cheese and butter, and check salami and cooked sausages, which sometimes use milk powder as a binder. Both columns are in the table below.

Looking for complete plans? Browse the plant-based boards in our library, or the dairy-free board if your guest still eats meat.

What's vegan & dairy-free, what to check, what to skip

Safe: nothing in the usual recipe breaks the diet. Check the label: some brands or recipes do. Skip: the usual recipe does. Tap a category to open it, or use the Diet Checker to combine diets.

Cheese 4 safe · 0 check · 72 skip

Ingredient	Vegan	Dairy-free
Almond Ricotta	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cashew Cheese	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Vegan Brie	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Vegan Cream Cheese	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Aged Cheddar	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Aged Gouda	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Aged Provolone	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Asiago	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Beaufort	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Bleu d'Auvergne	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Boursin	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Brie	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Bucheron	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Burrata	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Cabrales	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Cambozola	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Camembert	SkipUsually made with animal rennet. Some supermarket camembert is vegetarian; check the label.	SkipMade from milk.
Comté	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Cotija	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Cotswold	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Cranberry Goat Cheese	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Cream Cheese	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Crottin de Chavignol	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Danish Blue	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Drunken Goat	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Edam	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Emmental	SkipUsually made with animal rennet. Some supermarket Swiss is vegetarian; check the label.	SkipMade from milk.
Époisses	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Feta	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Fontina	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Fresh Chèvre	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Fresh Mozzarella	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Garrotxa	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Gorgonzola	SkipUsually made with animal rennet (Vegetarian Society).	SkipMade from milk.
Grana Padano	SkipMade like Parmigiano-Reggiano, with animal rennet.	SkipMade from milk.
Gruyère	SkipUsually made with animal rennet. Look for a gruyère-style cheese labeled vegetarian.	SkipMade from milk.
Halloumi	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Havarti	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Humboldt Fog	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Idiazábal	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Jarlsberg	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Langres	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Limburger	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Mahón	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Manchego	SkipUsually made with animal rennet. A few brands use vegetable rennet; check the label.	SkipMade from milk.
Mascarpone	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Maytag Blue	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Mimolette	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Monterey Jack	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Morbier	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Muenster	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Ossau-Iraty	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Parmigiano-Reggiano	SkipThe official recipe requires calf rennet.	SkipMade from milk.
Pecorino Romano	SkipTraditionally made with lamb rennet.	SkipMade from milk.
Pecorino Toscano	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Pepper Jack	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Pont-l'Évêque	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Port Salut	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Queso Fresco	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Raclette	SkipUsually made with animal rennet (Vegetarian Society).	SkipMade from milk.
Reblochon	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Red Hawk	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Red Leicester	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Ricotta	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Roncal	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Roquefort	SkipUsually made with animal rennet (Vegetarian Society).	SkipMade from milk.
Sainte-Maure de Touraine	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Smoked Gouda	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Stilton	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Stracciatella	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Taleggio	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Tomme de Savoie	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Triple-Crème	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Truffle Cheese	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Valençay	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.
Wensleydale with Cranberries	SkipMade from milk.	SkipMade from milk.

Cured Meat & Seafood 0 safe · 0 check · 50 skip

Ingredient	Vegan	Dairy-free
'Nduja	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Anchovies	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Andouille	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Black Forest Ham	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Boquerones	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Bottarga	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Bresaola	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Bündnerfleisch	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Caviar	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Chorizo	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Coppa	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Country Ham	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Culatello	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Duck Prosciutto	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Finocchiona	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Fuet	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Genoa Salami	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Gravlax	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Guanciale	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Jambon de Bayonne	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Jamón Ibérico	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Jamón Serrano	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Kielbasa	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Landjäger	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Lardo	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Liverwurst	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Lomo	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Morcilla	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Mortadella	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Pancetta	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pastrami	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Pâté de Campagne	SkipMeat.	SkipContains milk.
Pepperoni	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Prosciutto Cotto	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Prosciutto di Parma	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Prosciutto di San Daniele	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Rillettes	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Rosette de Lyon	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Salchichón	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Sardines	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Saucisson Sec	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Smoked Salmon	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Smoked Trout	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Sobrasada	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Soppressata	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Speck	SkipMeat.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Summer Sausage	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Teewurst	SkipMeat.	Check the labelSome brands add milk powder or lactose as a binder.
Tinned Mackerel	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Tinned Octopus	SkipFish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.

Crackers & Breads 34 safe · 15 check · 14 skip

Ingredient	Vegan	Dairy-free
Baguette	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cassava Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Chickpea Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Ciabatta	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Crostini	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Everything Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Flaxseed Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Focaccia	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Friselle	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Grissini	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Lavash	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Matzo	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Melba Toast	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Olive Oil Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pane Carasau	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Papadum	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pita Chips	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Plantain Chips	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pretzel Crisps	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Rice Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Root Vegetable Chips	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Rosemary Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Rye Crispbread	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Saltines	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Seeded Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Sesame Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Socca	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Sourdough	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Taralli	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Tortilla Chips	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Tostada Rounds	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Vegetable Bases	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Water Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Whole Wheat Crackers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Almond Flour Crackers	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Bagel Chips	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Butter Crackers	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Charcoal Crackers	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Cocktail Rye	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Cream Crackers	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Fruit & Nut Crisps	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Gingersnaps	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Gluten-Free Bread	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Graham Crackers	Check the labelMany graham crackers contain honey.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Nut Thins	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Oatcakes	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Pumpernickel	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Speculoos	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Walnut Raisin Bread	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Bath Olivers	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Blini	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Brioche Toast Points	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Cheddar Crisps	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Chocolate Wafers	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Digestive Biscuits	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Gougères	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Lefse	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Mini Naan	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Pão de Queijo	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Parmesan Crisps	SkipMade from Parmigiano-Reggiano or parmesan, usually with animal rennet.	SkipContains milk.
Pizzelle	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Prawn Crackers	SkipContains fish or seafood.	Check the labelSome recipes add butter, whey or milk powder.
Shortbread	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.

Fruit 33 safe · 0 check · 0 skip

Ingredient	Vegan	Dairy-free
Apples	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Berries	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Blood Oranges	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Brandied Cherries	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Candied Citrus	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Champagne Grapes	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cherries	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dragon Fruit	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dried Apricots	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dried Cherries	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dried Cranberries	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dried Figs	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dried Mango	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Figs	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Fresh Apricots	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Golden Raisins	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Grapefruit	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Grapes	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Kiwi	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Kumquats	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Mandarins	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Mango	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Medjool Dates	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Melon	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Passion Fruit	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Peaches	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pears	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Persimmon	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Physalis	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pineapple	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Plums	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pomegranate	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Prunes	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.

Nuts & Seeds 16 safe · 3 check · 1 skip

Ingredient	Vegan	Dairy-free
Almonds	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Brazil Nuts	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cashews	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dukkah	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Hazelnuts	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Macadamia Nuts	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Marcona Almonds	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pecans	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pine Nuts	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pistachios	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pumpkin Seeds	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Roasted Chestnuts	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Smoked Almonds	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Sunflower Seeds	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Walnuts	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Wasabi Peas	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Candied Pecans	Check the labelOften coated with butter or egg white.	Check the labelOften coated with butter.
Nut Brittle	Check the labelMost brittle uses butter.	Check the labelMost brittle uses butter.
Spiced Nut Mix	Check the labelSome mixes use butter or egg white.	Check the labelSome mixes use butter.
Honey Roasted Peanuts	SkipHoney isn't vegan.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.

Spreads, Jams & Honey 20 safe · 2 check · 12 skip

Ingredient	Vegan	Dairy-free
Ajvar	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Apple Butter	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Apricot Jam	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Bacon Jam	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cherry Preserves	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cranberry Sauce	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dijon Mustard	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Fig Jam	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Harissa	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Hummus	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Mango Chutney	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Membrillo	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Mostarda	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Muhammara	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Onion Jam	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Orange Marmalade	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pepper Jelly	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Romesco	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Tomato Jam	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Whole Grain Mustard	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Baba Ganoush	Check the labelUsually vegan; some versions add yogurt.	Check the labelUsually dairy-free; some versions add yogurt.
Tapenade	Check the labelMany recipes add anchovies; others are just olives and capers. Check the label.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Honey	SkipHoney isn't vegan.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Honey Mustard	SkipHoney isn't vegan.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Honeycomb	SkipHoney isn't vegan.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Hot Honey	SkipHoney isn't vegan.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Labneh	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Lemon Curd	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Pesto	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Pimento Cheese	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Truffle Honey	SkipHoney isn't vegan.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Tzatziki	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Whipped Feta	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.

Pickles, Olives & Briny 26 safe · 0 check · 1 skip

Ingredient	Vegan	Dairy-free
Bread and Butter Pickles	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Caperberries	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Capers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Castelvetrano Olives	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cerignola Olives	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cornichons	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dill Pickles	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Giardiniera	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Kalamata Olives	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Manzanilla Olives	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Marinated Artichokes	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Marinated Mushrooms	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Mixed Marinated Olives	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Niçoise Olives	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Oil-Cured Olives	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Peppadew	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pepperoncini	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pickled Beets	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pickled Green Beans	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pickled Jalapeños	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pickled Okra	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pickled Red Onions	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Piquillo Peppers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Preserved Lemons	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Roasted Red Peppers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Kimchi	SkipContains fish or seafood.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.

Finishing Touches 16 safe · 2 check · 4 skip

Ingredient	Vegan	Dairy-free
Aleppo Pepper	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Balsamic Glaze	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Candied Ginger	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Chili Flakes	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cocoa Nibs	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Cracked Black Pepper	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Edible Flowers	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Everything Bagel Seasoning	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Flaky Sea Salt	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Fresh Basil	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Fresh Mint	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Fresh Thyme	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Olive Oil	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Pink Peppercorns	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Rosemary Sprigs	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Za'atar	SafePlant-based in the usual recipe.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Chili Oil	Check the labelSome chili crisps contain dried shrimp.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Dark Chocolate	Check the labelMany dark chocolates contain milk. Look for one with no milk listed.	Check the labelMany dark chocolates contain milk. Look for one with no milk listed.
Amaretti	SkipContains egg.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Biscotti	SkipContains egg.	SafeNo milk in the usual recipe.
Chocolate Covered Almonds	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.
Sea Salt Caramels	SkipContains milk.	SkipContains milk.

Swaps

Instead of	Use	Why
Brie	Vegan Brie, Cashew Cheese	Most are nut-based, so not for a nut allergy.
Cream Cheese	Vegan Cream Cheese, Hummus	Spreadable and mild.
Honey	Fig Jam, Membrillo	The sweet note next to the salty items.
Prosciutto di Parma	Marinated Mushrooms, Piquillo Peppers	Savory and folded like ham.
Butter Crackers	Water Crackers, Rice Crackers	Check the label for butter or whey.
Dark Chocolate	Cocoa Nibs, Medjool Dates	Or a dark chocolate with no milk listed.

Boards from our library that fit

Checked item by item against the list above.

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How to set up the board

Center the board on the plant cheese. Two plant cheeses and two dips give the board the anchor that cheese usually does.
Keep dairy on its own plate. If the board also has dairy cheese, serve it on a separate plate with its own knives.
Fill with color. Fruit, pickled vegetables and olives fill the gaps meat would.
Label the plant cheese. Plant cheese looks like dairy cheese. Label both "Vegan" and "Contains nuts".

Food safety for every board: perishable food out no more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (USDA).

What to read on the label

On crackers and bread, look for butter, milk, whey, casein, egg and honey.
On dark chocolate, check for milk. Many bars contain it.
On salami and cooked sausages (for dairy-free guests), look for milk powder or lactose.
On tapenade and kimchi, look for anchovies, fish sauce or shrimp.
Plant cheeses are usually made from cashews or almonds. That matters if anyone has a nut allergy.

Quick answers

Is honey vegan? No

Questions

What cheese is vegan?

Plant cheeses made from cashews, almonds or other plants. Vegan brie, cashew cheese and vegan cream cheese are the easiest to find.

Is honey vegan?

No. The Vegan Society doesn't consider honey vegan. Use fig jam, membrillo or another fruit preserve instead.

Are crackers vegan?

Many are, but some contain butter, milk powder, whey or honey. Water crackers and rice crackers are usually vegan; check the label.

What's the difference between vegan and dairy-free?

Dairy-free removes milk. Vegan also removes meat, fish, eggs and honey. A dairy-free guest can still eat prosciutto.

Sources

Reviewed October 1, 2026. Brands change their recipes, so we re-check these pages every 6 months. For a serious allergy or celiac disease, read every label and ask your guest. How we classify ingredients.

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