Snacks Recipes

California-Style Cheese Board by CA Grown

You can create a fabulous cheese board that will wow guests in minutes; just follow this handy shopping guide from California Grown. Once you’ve stocked up on goodness from the Golden State, deliciousness is never far behind.  All you’ll need is a large serving tray or platter, a knife and cutting board, and a little creativity!

California-Style Cheese Board by CA Grown
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California-Style Cheese Board by CA Grown

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes

Choose 3-4 types of Real California Cheeses:

Creamy, Semi-Hard Cheese, Blue or Flavored
Slice or crumble for easy serving

Choose 3-4 types of Fresh Fruit:

Grapes (look for green, red and black varieties), Figs, Citrus, Berries, Stone Fruit, Apples or Pears
Carrots, Peppers, Radishes
Cut grapes into small bunches, slice larger fruit

Choose 1-2 Fresh Vegetables:

Carrots, Celery, Peppers, Radishes
Cut into single-serving sizes

Choose 2 of each, Dried Fruit + Nuts:

Apricots, Raisins, Dried Figs, Prunes
Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Pistachios
Arrange in piles on the platter - candies or flavored nuts are a great addition too

Choose 2-3 Fruit Jams, Honey + Savory Additions:

Marmalade
Honey with Honeycomb
Grainy Mustard
California Ripe Black or Green Olives
Serve in small bowls or ramekins

Finish + Garnish

Cured meats, crackers or pastries
Fresh herbs + edible flowers

Directions

Arrange on a board or platter, and add serving utensils where appropriate. Serve with Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, or sparkling wine from California.

Guide courtesy of California Grown