A charcuterie board recipe with a twist - this Nordic Charcuterie Board blends Scandinavian and Norwegian cuisines in one shareable, snackable board.
I don't know many people who don't get excited about a charcuterie board! They're a relatively easy way to feed a crowd or put together a no-cook meal that LOOKS fancy.
I've come to enjoy putting together themed charcuterie boards - see my Valentine's Day charcuterie board. It's one more way to add creativity and cohesiveness to a grazing board!
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Nordic-inspired: the charcuterie version of a smörgåsbord
While charcuterie boards originate from France, so many cultures have their own version. For Scandinavian cultures, it's the buffet-style smörgåsbord of Sweden.
While a Swedish smörgåsbord features multiple dishes, hot and cold, served up like a potluck, I see many similarities between modern-day charcuterie boards.
So why not take inspiration and make a true, Nordic-themed charcuterie board?
Drawing on Swedish, Scandinavian, and Norwegian cuisine, I've put together the quintessential Nordic charcuterie board!
(Don't worry, I left out the lutefisk.)
What to include on a Nordic charcuterie board
The recipe below and the photos of the boards I crafted for this post will list specific foods, but there are SO many things you can include on your Nordic charcuterie board.
Below is a list of ideas, all inspired by Swedish, Norwegian, Scandinavian cuisine.
Meats and charcuterie
It's a charcuterie board, right? So one absolute MUST-HAVE is charcuterie!
- Smoked salmon
- Gravlax
- Cold cuts
- Hard-boiled eggs or deviled eggs
- Liver pate
- Smoked sausages
Cheeses
- Cheddar
- Jarlsberg
- Stilton
Fruits and vegetables
- Watercress
- Lemon slices
- Pickles
- Dates
- Figs
- Beets and/or Pickled beets
- Carrots
- Cucumber
- Blanched asparagus
- Apples/Pears
- Chives
- Dill
Jams, spreads, and dips
- Lingonberry jam
- Horseradish
- Mustard
- Sour cream
How to style a charcuterie board
I dive in-depth on this topic in my post How to Build an Epic Gluten Free Charcuterie Board, but I can give you a few cliffs notes if you'd rather not read the whole deep dive post!
- Keep food groups apart. Don't have two different types of meat next to each other, two cheeses next to each other, etc.
- Fill in gaps with herbs, nuts, and other "extras".
- A small dish or jar of dip/spread/jam creates a great focal point!
- Your board doesn't need excessive variety. 1-2 of each food group (cheese, meat, etc.) works well! Don't go overboard.
More charcuterie board recipes and guides
As mentioned at the top of the post, I've become enamored with creating charcuterie boards and grazing boards around a theme.
Chelsea Joy Eats has several charcuterie board recipes and ideas!
- Smoked Salmon Grazing Board with Herbed Goat Cheese
- Smoked Pork Platter with Mojo Sauce and Pineapple
- How to Build an Epic Gluten Free Charcuterie Board
If you put together your own Scandinavian Charcuterie Board using this recipe/guide, I'd love to hear how it went!
Pop in the comments or tag @chelseajoyeats on Instagram. You are appreciated, and you matter.
Print📖 Recipe
Scandinavian Charcuterie Board
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: No Cook
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Drawing on Swedish, Scandinavian, and Norwegian cuisine, I've put together the quintessential Nordic charcuterie board! Combine 1-2 from each category to make a board perfect for grazing (or a variety-filled no-cook meal).
Ingredients
Meats: Choose 1-2, 2-4 oz of each
- Smoked salmon
- Gravlax
- Cold cuts
- Hard-boiled eggs or deviled eggs
- Liver pate
- Smoked sausages
Cheeses: Choose 1-2, 2-4 oz of each
- Cheddar
- Jarlsberg
- Stilton
Fruits/Veggies: Choose 1-4 (optional)
- Watercress
- Lemon slices
- Pickles
- Dates
- Figs
- Beets and/or Pickled beets
- Carrots
- Cucumber
- Blanched asparagus
- Apples/Pears
Extras: Choose 1-4 (optional)
- Sourdough bread
- Rye bread
- Crispy crackers (I found these Oatcakes that I love!)
- Lingonberry jam
- Horseradish
- Mustard (I particularly like this horseradish mustard for this board)
- Sour cream
Toppings/Garnishings: Choose 1-2 (optional)
- Chives
- Dill
Instructions
- Choose the foods you'd like to include on your charcuterie board from the list above. Keep in mind that most charcuterie boards include meats, cheese, either fruits or veggies, and something crunchy like crackers or nuts. Use the toppings/garnishings to fill in gaps when putting together the board.
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