Learn how to make the best keto charcuterie board loaded with meats, cheeses, dips, nuts, and other low carb snacks! Easily customizable, it’s simple to assemble and is sure to impress! 

Key Ingredients

• Cheeses. I always do one hard, one soft, and one bold cheese. Cheddar, double cream brie, and blue cheese cover all three texture and flavor profiles.
• Meats. I recommend sticking with all-natural salami or chorizo. You can also use deli meats, but I’d be wary of the ingredients, as some contain added sugar and fillers, which add extra carbs.
• Nuts. I typically use salted almonds and cashews. Keep an eye on the amount of cashews, though, as they are a higher-carb nut.
• Antipasto. I always include two kinds of olives, one stuffed and one in brine.
• Low carb fruit. You really can’t go wrong with half a cup each of strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
• Vegetables. I keep veggies as a filler and a pop of color. Cucumbers and cherry tomatoes are my go-to.
• Dips. Keto versions of guacamole, salsa, and pesto. I also love adding my keto hummus and blending in beets for that pink color that always gets lots of comments.
• Sugar free chocolate. I break up a few squares of 70% dark chocolate. They look more natural on the board and balance the salty elements.
• Crunchy snacks. My partner loves keto crackers or keto tortilla chips, and I personally polish off the cheese chips on my own.

How do you make a keto charcuterie board

Start by placing your dips and antipasto in small serving bowls, then arrange them on three corners of a large platter or chopping board. Next, add the three kinds of cheese, followed by the meats. Add the crunchy snacks and nuts, before adding low carb fruit and vegetables in the remaining empty spots on the board. 

Arman’s recipe tips

• Assembling the board. My rule of thumb with any charcuterie board is to start with bowls and cheese as the anchors, then build outwards with meats and crackers, and finish with fruit and vegetables. This way, the board is most evenly distributed, and you’re never trying to squeeze in a bowl into an already crowded board.
• Vegetarian charcuterie board. If I’m hosting a mixed crowd, I do two meat sections and replace one with another cheese, so nobody feels like an afterthought.
• Add fruit and vegetables last. Always leave the fresh fruit and vegetables as the final additions to the board. This way, you can fill up little spots all over the board, and they are the most delicate and will spoil or brown if left out too long.  

Make ahead and storage

To pre-prepare: You can prepare the charcuterie board up to 3 hours in advance. You must cover the board or platter completely with plastic wrap or Saran Wrap to prevent the various foods from drying out.

To store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days. I recommend removing crackers and chips before storing as they’ll go soft overnight. Everything else keeps well covered on the board. 

More keto appetizer ideas to try

• Keto mozzarella sticks
• Keto jalapeno poppers
• Keto stuffed mushrooms
• Keto crab cakes
• Keto spinach artichoke dip