sliced meat, such as summer sausage or salamiI like summer sausage because it’s typically shelf-stable until opened
2cheese wedges, cut into thin slices or small cubesSee note "What kind of cheese?"
olives or gherkins (small pickles)
nuts or trail mix
crackers or flat bread cut into small wedges
honey or jam
More Charcuterie Ideas:
hummus or another dip
stuffed sweet peppers
grapes, mandarin oranges or other small fruit
sweets, such as small cookies or chocolates
Instructions
Place nuts, olives, honey, or any other ingredient with liquid in small containers, such as small bowls, camp mugs or small glass jars. Add utensils as needed.
Arrange ingredients on a platter or plate.
Notes
What kind of cheese?
Hard cheeses (like Parmesan) last longer in a cooler than soft cheeses.
We like to choose a couple cheeses that sound interesting, or choose one mild cheese and one stronger cheese.