Building a vegan charcuterie board and wine pairing.
A vegan charcuterie board, really? Yes! As spring approaches, gatherings will start to fill the calendar and preparing a charcuterie board is an essential appetizer for gatherings. Traditionally filled with cheese and cured meats, my spin includes plenty of raw and cooked vegetables, nuts and nut-based cheeses. The beautiful thing is that you can prepare ahead of time, fill with what you have on hand and is always well-received by guests who have special dietary needs. And before we begin, charcuterie boards are also a fun meal idea if you’re having a date night in or a movie night with friends – so be flexible in the size of your board you’re planning. Food should be easy, comforting and good for you.
So not every party has to be formal & serve a full menu. I find it quaint and more informal to do a big charcuterie board and have several bottles of wine that pair nicely. Add crackers and a lovely crusty baguette and you have the simplest of meals yet, beautiful perfection. Now that we have the board underway, you need to focus on beverages. My charcuterie board has more of a spring focus so I wanted a lighter and crisp wine to serve. Cavit Pinot Grigio is vegan & has a light, crisp flavor that pair perfectly with raw and pickled vegetables. Serving a lighter wine, in warmer spring or summer months, is also more desirable.
Being a big fan of flexibility with food, charcuterie boards allow you to add whatever you have in your pantry & vegetable bin. Find your biggest wood or porcelain plate, wash, prep your veggies and lay them out. Once I have all of my ingredients ready, I start placing them.
So I gathered my cheese knives, Cavit wine, hummus (I suggest at least one dip), raw veggies, Mediterranean olives, jarred artichoke hearts, fresh rosemary is a wonderful garnish, 1-2 nut based cheeses, nuts of some sort – I chose Marcona almonds and some vegan/gluten free crackers. Optionally, if you have access to good vegan deli meats, they also serve as a lovely fill-in on your board as well. If you are having a baguette with your board, always have a gluten free option for those who can’t enjoy the bread.
Fresh Rosemary is hearty and serves as a great barrier in-between items on your board or as filler.
There is no right or wrong way to design your board. I like my cheeses nearby, but keep olives or wetter ingredients in smaller bowls to avoid impacting the flavor of other items. 
Make sure to add plenty of color because we eat with our eyes first. I used red carrots, with the tops trimmed and watermelon radishes that are bright pink and green. Great punches of color. Grapes also make a great addition. Keep adding your chosen ingredients until your board is filled but not overly done.
Uncork your Cavit Pinot Grigio to breathe before your guests arrive. Place empty wine glasses nearby for easy serving for your guests. 
Add your serving utensils where needed, plates and napkins nearby as well.
Then wait for your guests to arrive. Your guests can help themselves to a lovely glass of wine and a plate of vegan food. 
Here’s to celebrating spring, family & friends over great food. Cheers!
And I wanted to mention that they’re hosting a giveaway to Italy. Click here to enter! You must be 21 to enter. Best of luck!
Thank you Cavit wines for sponsoring this post.
— Knead to Cook
Youβre quite the party host, Robin!
Thanks Jill! I do love hosting a fun party. oxo
The hubby and I have been hearing the word Charcuterie EVERYWHERE lately and chuckle every time.
Ha ha… fun to say and eat! oxo
Looks amazing!! Thanks for this post- now I want to host a party!
I’ll be sending you my address! LOL oxo
This looks delicious! Definitely going to try this for Easter weekend!
Canβt wait to try to get family to eat vegan cheeses without them knowing it !
That’s what I do! LOL The best part is watching them devour. I can’t wait to hear what your family thinks. ox
Yum! We love doing this with seasonal veg from the garden y some Kite Hill cheese during the summer. Perfect warm weather dinner
Jessica, Your comment has me yearning for summer platters π oxo
I love to entertain! I will have to do this for my next get together!
Look so good
Thank you sweet girl! oxo
If youβre ever down south, we will have a pool side dinner- with this yummy board. So love all your goodness β₯οΈ
These look delish!!! May have to try for Easter! Thanks for sharing!! β€οΈ
Meghan, I’m doing this for Easter too! I can’t wait. oxo
Looks amazing! Presentation is on point!
I love the size of this plate. Lots of variety! Can you recommend your favorite vegan cheeses?
I do have my favorite vegan cheese so check that out but here’s my quick recap π Miyoko’s, Treeline, Kite Hill & Herbivorous Butcher has great ones.
Yum!! Definitely going to implement a few tricks π
Awesome to hear Abby! oxo
beautiful board! I have been enjoying kite hill and chao cheeses
Iβd hardly want to eat it – so pretty!!
Your presentation is beautiful! So nice to know Cavit PG is vegan!
Beautiful photos! Your boards look so professional, sure to brighten up any gathering! I’m not vegan but I enjoy hearing about your journey and learning about the vegan lifestyle. Xoxo
Thanks Adrienne! Hope you incorporate some of my tips into your own board. oxo
I’m not even vegan and that all looks delicious!
Thanks Kelsey! oxox
Looks amazing! Thanks for the great tips.
Thanks Lou for the support! oxo
Watermelon radishes just make the board pop. Love your posts always.
Thank you Darci! I do love those colorful little babies. ox
What a beautiful looking board!! Love all your vegan tips!
Thank you Christa! I appreciate your support. ox
Looks delish. I love being able to just nibble on little bits of everything… especially if thereβs wine!
Thanks Dani! oxo
Making me want to up my game with those carrot cutting skills! I need to put some effort in to making vegan cheeses for get together in the futureβit adds a lot to the offering!
Katie, I agree! Plus I love seeing my dairy eating friends actually love new, plant-based foods. oxo
Looks amazing and pleasing to the eye!
Looks so yummy! I canβt wait for spring and summer family gatherings, this would be perfect!
Sammy, I’m SO with you! Bring on the warm weather. ox
SO simple and beautiful! Who wouldnβt want to eat all that vegan food!
Agreed Rachel! oxo
Grera ideas and oh so yummy. My sis would definately try this and her fam is all about this!
Perfect! Thanks for sharing the vegan goodness. oxo
Beautiful presentation! I cannot wait to incorporate some of these ideas next time I have a get together.
Thanks Betsy!
Great idea! I was thinking you might have used some of those vegan deli meats you had on Super Bowl Sunday but this is even better with all the veggies! Thanks for sharing Robin!
It would be perfect!! I thought about that too but wanted to share easily obtained foods. π oxo