I love a good charcuterie board at a party! It is the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends. Our easy Plant-Based Charcuterie Board will be the hit of your next get together.
Learn how to make a charcuterie board that’s so simple, but will impress everyone as a party appetizer! Entirely plant-based, this is the best charcuterie board ever. It’s fresh, filled with bold flavors, and perfect for sharing!
The key to this fabulous board is Dandy Fresh Foods celery and radishes and tasty vegan dips from Fresh Cravings. The flavor combinations are out of this world!
This post is sponsored by Dandy Fresh Produce and Fresh Cravings. All opinions are my own.
Best Charcuterie Board
To me, the best charcuterie boards are the ones that bring people together. When I recall my fondest memories of get-togethers, they are filled with food shared simply. Friends crowded around a table, enjoying small bites and chatting away.
I love sharing an appetizer that can accommodate everyone’s dietary needs, is made ahead of time and lets me enjoy the party with my friends.
I truly believe you don’t have to stress and plan an elaborate meal every time you entertain. Serving food on boards is a great solution to a delicious meal that is prepared ahead of time. In the end, it is all about the stories, laughter, and memories that are made.
Bold delicious flavors are key to a perfect charcuterie board! Vibrant and colorful celery, radishes, and plant-based dips are what make this the best charcuterie board.
Dandy Fresh celery is naturally sweeter, crispier, and less stringy than other celery brands. Their radishes are ready-to-eat right out of the bag (especially their yummy Radish coins!) and are the perfect guilt-free snacking alternative to chips.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, who grow and ship Dandy Fresh Produce products, is a family-owned business that’s been researching, developing, growing, and shipping celery for nearly 100 years. It’s what makes them so reliable, and why they’re the only brand of celery and radishes I’ll eat!
So, what could make fresh celery and radishes on a charcuterie board any better? Organic, plant-based Fresh Cravings dips!
Plant-Based Vegan Dips
Everyone loves a good dip! Whether they are dipping a chip, a piece of bread or veggies, dips are the hit of any party! The key to a great dip is the flavor combination.
I am thrilled to have found Fresh Cravings , non-GMO organic plant-based dips made from almonds, cashews, and super foods like chia, hemp seeds, and coconut aminos.
They are dairy-free, preservative-free, soy-free, and gluten-free, so they’re perfect for anyone with a special diet. And, guess what? They taste amazing. That’s because they use flavorful spices like smoked paprika and chipotle chili in place of additives!
Let me tell you, these dips are incredible. I was blown away by the amount of flavor they packed into each organic plant-based dip! I tried the Organic Kickin’ Queso Cashew Dip, Organic Smokehouse Almond Dip, and Organic Creamy Garlic Almond Dip. All three are delicious and a great addition to any charcuterie board.
The best part about these plant-based dips is that you can use them as a replacement for dairy or cream-based ingredients in recipes! Imagine a super-flavorful Kickin’ Queso taco sauce with vegetarian black bean tacos, in place of the cheese. Yum!
What is charcuterie?
Charcuterie is derived from French and actually means “cooked meat”. It is most often a board of cold cuts served with cheeses, fruits, and dips, perfect for a grazing table.
Charcuterie boards have come a long way! In this case, we left out the meats and dairy for a vegan charcuterie board. It’s a vegan board everyone will love!
Nowadays, it is common to see avocado boards, pancake boards, dessert boards and more. Boards are perfect for any celebration, from kids’ birthday parties to holiday parties.
And trust me – there is so much to love about this easy charcuterie board. It is so fresh and flavorful!
Charcuterie Board Ingredients
- 3- 8 oz. bag Dandy Fresh radish coins
- 1- 8 oz. bag Dandy Fresh radishes
- 3- 8 oz. bag Dandy Fresh celery sticks
- Fresh Cravings Smokehouse Almond Dip
- Fresh Cravings Creamy Garlic Almond Dip
- Fresh Cravings Kickin’ Queso Cashew Dip
- Teriyaki Tofu
- Vegan Feta Cheese
- Mini Toast Crackers
- Lemon wedges
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Sunflower Seeds
- Crackers
- Grapes
- Mustard
- Triscuit Minis
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Red Pepper Flakes
Tips for Perfect Charcuterie Boards
The fun of putting together a charcuterie board is that everyone makes theirs a little bit different depending on the size and shape of their board! This is just a guide, and you can adjust your ingredients according to the size of your board and your tastes.
- Depending on the size of the party, sometimes I’ll use a small wooden board, and other times, I’ll use large baskets like this one.
- I really like using a large basket for large parties because it has a lip around it. So all of the food stays inside the board and won’t make a mess!
- Assemble some items ahead of time. We love stuffing the celery with the dips so that people can just pick them up and eat them.
- Enjoy some toppings for additional flavor and crunch. For example, we love the flavor combination of stuffed celery with the dips and adding everything bagel seasoning or crushed red pepper on top.
- Pro-tip: use a squeeze bottle to stuff the celery. It is the perfect way to control how much dip to add to the celery and makes a beautiful presentation.
- Gourmet-tip: Make these asparagus fries and add them to the board. They are perfect when dipped in the garlic dip!
Where can I buy Fresh Cravings Dips and Dandy Fresh Produce Celery and Radishes?
All Fresh Cravings organic plant-based dips and Dandy Fresh Produce celery and radishes are available at Publix Supermarkets in the produce section.
Find out where to buy them at your local stores by visiting the Fresh Cravings website! and the Dandy Fresh Produce website.
More Charcuterie Board Recipe Ideas
In addition to the ingredients listed here, you can try other vegan charcuterie board recipe favorites, like:
- Vegetarian meat substitutes: There are plenty of options out there for veggie-based meats that would fit perfectly with this plant-based charcuterie board!
- Vegan cheese: I use vegan feta cheese for my charcuterie board, but there are plenty of options to choose from!
- Seasonal veggies: Slice up some seasonal veggies to go with your plant-based charcuterie board! Sliced bell peppers and carrot sticks are great choices to pair with celery and radishes.
- Fruit: Fruit is a great choice for a plant-based charcuterie board. For an added pop of color and extra flavor, try mandarin orange slices, apple slices, grapes or strawberries!
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
- Line a basket or board with parchment paper.
- Fill your celery sticks with dips and top with nuts and sunflower seeds. You can do this with a piping bag, condiment bottle, or a spoon.
- Add your Fresh Cravings dips to bowls for serving and place where you like on the board along with a small bowl of mustard.
- Spread crackers, whole radishes, and radish chips around the dip bowls.
- Arrange large items on the board, such as your celery, celery sticks, cheeses, and Teriyaki tofu.
- Fill any remaining spaces with fresh fruits and nuts, like grapes, lemon wedges, cashews, and sunflower seeds.
Tips for Making the Best Charcuterie Board Ever
- Size your board for your party: You can use just about anything you want as a charcuterie board! Anything from a small cutting board to a large flat basket is a great choice.
- Add plenty of colors: Brightly colored foods like fresh fruits and veggies are what make a charcuterie board beautiful! Colors like red and green go well together. Try to space things out to give it an even look.
- Make sure there’s variety: Whether you’re serving for two people or a whole party, variety is key to a great charcuterie board! Offer plenty of dips, such as the 3 Fresh Cravings dips here, as well as fruits, veggies, and crackers.
- Balance the flavors: A perfect charcuterie board has a little bit of everything, from sweet to savory. Offer a little bit of everything, and your board will be irresistible!
- Fill in the gaps: Don’t leave large gaps on your board – it looks better when you fill every part in! Fill those gaps with fresh fruits and nuts or even smaller bowls of dips, like mustard.
Easy Veggie Recipes to Enjoy
Love this easy charcuterie board? Try our slow cooker vegetarian chili, vegetarian taco recipe, veggie stuffed mushrooms, or even our vegetarian enchilada casserole!
And how about adding Blistered Shishito Peppers to your charcuterie board? They would be amazing with any of these plant-based dips!
Save our Plant-Based Charcuterie Board 📌 on Pinterest, and share pictures of your board with us! We love to see your creations and would be so excited to see your homemade boards.
Equipment
- Board for charcuterie, such as a cutting board or large basket
Ingredients
- Dandy Fresh celery
- Dandy Fresh radish coins
- Dandy Fresh radishes
- Dandy Fresh celery sticks
- Fresh Cravings Smokehouse Almond Dip
- Fresh Cravings Creamy Garlic Almond Dip
- Fresh Cravings Kickin’ Queso Cashew Dip
- Teriyaki Tofu
- Vegan Feta Cheese
- Mini Toast Crackers
- Lemon wedges
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Sunflower Seeds
- Ritz Crackers
- Grapes
- Mustard
- Triscuit Minis
Instructions
- Line a basket or board with parchment paper. Fill your celery sticks with dips and top with nuts and sunflower seeds. You can do this with a piping bag, condiment bottle, or a spoon.
- Add your Fresh Cravings dips to bowls for serving and place where you like on the board along with a small bowl of mustard.
- Spread crackers, whole radishes, and radish chips around the dip bowls.
- Arrange large items on the board, such as your celery, celery sticks, cheeses, and Teriyaki tofu.
- Fill any remaining spaces with fresh fruits and nuts, like grapes, lemon wedges, cashews, and sunflower seeds.
Notes
- Size your board for your party. Anything from a small cutting board to a large flat basket is a great choice.
- Add plenty of color. Spread the colors out so everything blends together well!
- Make sure to add variety! Add a little bit of everything, from crackers to fruit.
- Balance out the flavors across the board. Offer sweet to savory flavors across the board.
- Fill in the gaps! Leave no space out unfilled for a beautiful board.
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