Hosting a Galentine’s next week or looking for something to whip up to share with your partner? We love this healthier Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board!
Keeping it “heart-healthy” with a spread that won’t put a damper on your healthy eating. It’s easily customizable to cater to everyone’s preferences and dietary needs, this board is great for bringing to your Galentine’s party or for staying in with the kiddos.
Pick one or two types of your favourite cheeses and salamis to create a balanced spread with healthy fats and plenty of protein. The dairy and refined-sugar-free chocolate dip is a fun addition to an otherwise classic board, it’s great for dipping your favourite fruits in.
Treat your loved ones to this fun and healthy recipe – or show yourself some love and make this for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
Chocolate Fruit Dip
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 9 oz Cocowhip
For the Charcuterie Board:
- 8 oz pre-sliced salami (makes 3 roses)
- crackers of choice or pretzels
- jam of choice
- 16 oz strawberries sliced
- 6 oz raspberries
- 3 fresh mandarin oranges peeled and separated
- ½ fresh pineapple chopped
- 4 oz cheddar cheese cut into cubes
- 4 oz parmesan cheese sliced
Directions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and maple syrup until a chocolate syrup forms. Fold in the thawed Cocowhip and stir until well combined. Set on your charcuterie board.
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Make the salami roses. Using a champagne flute, fold salami over the edge of the glass and press firmly. Work your way around 5-6 times, pressing one piece at a time. Place the salami roses around your charcuterie board.
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Next add a small bowl of jam, pretzels, and crackers.
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Add your fruit in various places on your charcuterie board.
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Finally, add cubes and slices of cheese to go with the salami and crackers.
Recipe from The Oregon Dietician.
