The Best Vegan Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
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This vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board is almost too beautiful to eat! Loaded with delicious treats, it makes the perfect holiday party centerpiece.
Brimming with festive colors, delectable textures, and yummy flavors, this vegan charcuterie board is the ultimate holiday appetizer platter.
And you read that right—it’s vegan!
It’s even a blast to put together because you can play with different arrangements and add your favorite snacks and finger foods.
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Why You’ll Love This Vegan Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
- This vegan charcuterie board makes a gorgeous edible centerpiece for your holiday dinner table!
- This vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with its assortment of textures and flavors.
- Use this holiday charcuterie board as inspiration! It’s easy to customize with various elements and arrangements.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Vegan cheese – Use your favorite brand or have assorted textures and flavors with different kinds of cheese!
Various nuts – Pecans, almonds walnuts, and Brazil nuts are great for this holiday charcuterie board. Make sure to put those that might roll off in bowls.
Various fruits – Use fresh and dried fruits! This vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board has green and black grapes, raspberries, blackberries, pears, orange slices, dried figs, dried cranberries, and dried apples.
Assorted crackers and breads – We’ve got baguette slices, pretzel crisps, and wheat crackers. Always read their labels to confirm if they’re vegan!
Festive garnishes – A couple of rosemary sprigs make this healthy charcuterie board festive and holiday-ready.
How the Hell Do I Build a Vegan Charcuterie Board?
I know what you’re thinking: Don’t charcuterie boards typically mean meat? Dried meat. Cured meats. Cooked meats. All on a beautiful platter of goodness.
So I get it. I’m not really using the word correctly.
Call it a vegan Thanksgiving board. Call it a no meat charcuterie board. I don’t care what you call it. I just call it gorgeously delicious, and here’s how to make it:
- Start by filling serving bowls with smaller food items like cheese cubes, nuts, and dried fruits. These can serve as visual points and boundaries in your vegan charcuterie board.
- Next, add the larger food items like fresh fruits and bread slices throughout the board.
- Finally, get creative when filling the gaps in your vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board. There’s no right or wrong way to assemble your holiday snack platter. Have fun building it!
This year, it’s time for us veg-heads to take charge of the holidays and show up with something we can share with everyone.
Here are more ideas to get your creative juices flowing for your charcuterie board for Thanksgiving (or any holiday for that matter):
- Veggies – Slice carrots and cucumbers into sticks and they’ll be perfect for dipping! Bell peppers and cherry tomatoes will add more color and texture for a festive and yummy non meat charcuterie board.
- Fruits – Take inspiration from the holiday season! Pomegranates and dates will suit this vegan snack board well.
- Vegan meats – Create a mouthwatering vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board with veggie meats like vegan chorizo and plant-based pepperoni!
- Creamy dips – Hummus and vegan spinach and artichoke dip are guaranteed crowd-pleasers at any holiday party!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Craft a Well-Balanced Charcuterie Board
Step back and look at your board. Maybe you need more sweet and savory food items to balance the rich elements. What fresh produce can you add to your vegan charcuterie board for a pop of color or texture?
Make an Eye-Catching Arrangement
Play with the arrangement of your vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board. Use the food items to create symmetry, asymmetry, or volume. Edible flowers and greens like arugula will make gorgeous fillers for the gaps in the board.
Guide Your Guests
Place the food items that pair well together close to each other to make it easy for your guests to mix and match. Use the textures of the elements as a guide on where to put them for easier accessibility and to keep the arrangement mess-free.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vegan Charcuterie Boards
Can a charcuterie board be vegan?
Absolutely! It won’t be close to a traditional charcuterie board with cheese and cured meats, but you don’t have to miss out on the fun if you’re vegan. Use dairy-free cheese, plant-based meats, vegan crackers and bread, and of course, fresh produce!Â
What can I use instead of meat on a charcuterie board?
You can use plant based protein like seitan on your meatless charcuterie board. Vegan appetizers like breaded mushrooms and baked cauliflower wings have amazing taste and texture if you’ve been missing meat.
What is the best vegan cheese for charcuterie boards?
Quality plant-based cheese from brands like Miyoko’s and Violife will be best for your vegan holiday charcuterie board. Use different types of cheese like soft herb and garlic cheese, vegan mozzarella, and smoked gouda slices, so there’s something for everyone.
What dip and spreads go well on a vegan charcuterie board?
Jalapeno popper dip, vegan cheese dip, no-pectin blackberry jam, and vegan ranch dressing will all be perfect for this plant based charcuterie board. They’re also easy to make from scratch—no trips to special stores needed.
Can I prep my vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board the night before?
Yes, but to preserve the textures and flavors of the food items, add the wet elements and slice the fruits only when you’re about to serve your board. And when you store the assembled board in the fridge, don’t forget to cover it with plastic wrap to protect it from odors.
More Delicious Vegan Holiday Recipes
- Vegan Roast
- Vegan Green Bean Casserole
- Vegan Mashed Potatoes
- Homemade Caramel Apple Pie
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
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Vegan Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by filling serving bowls with smaller food items like cheese cubes, nuts, and dried fruits. These can serve as visual points and boundaries in your vegan charcuterie board.
- Next, add the larger food items like fresh fruits and bread slices throughout the board.
- Finally, get creative when filling the gaps in your vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board. There’s no right or wrong way to assemble your holiday snack platter. Have fun building it!
Notes
- Step back and look at your board. Maybe you need more sweet and savory food items to balance the rich elements. What fresh produce can you add to your vegan charcuterie board for a pop of color or texture?
- Play with the arrangement of your vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board. Use the food items to create symmetry, asymmetry, or volume. Edible flowers and greens like arugula will make gorgeous fillers for the gaps in the board.Â
- Place the food items that pair well together close to each other to make it easy for your guests to mix and match. Use the textures of the elements as a guide on where to put them for easier accessibility and to keep the arrangement mess-free.
What a gorgeous Charcuterie board!!
Thank you! I love making these boards!
I can’t wait to try this when I host my Book Club tomorrow!
I hope it went well! I bet it was beautiful!