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18 Creative Summer Charcuterie Board Ideas

Published: Jun 10, 2024 · Modified: Oct 23, 2026 by Kristy Bernardo · Leave a Comment

Ah, summer...the perfect time to showcase and enjoy fresh summer produce. Each of these boards have a little something special that you can use to make your own boards shine! Read on for these incredible summer charcuterie board ideas, and share your own great ideas in the comments!

Below is a bonus board brought to you by the fabulous Southpaw Chef, who graciously gave us permission to share her gorgeous summer charcuterie board! This is what's on the board, straight from the source:

Cheeses: Manchego, Wisconsin Cheddar, and Unexpected Cheddar. Also added some cheese flowers made with a Girolle and used P'tit Basque. Also added grapes, crackers, candied pecans, Calabrian Salami and Applewood smoke Salami, Fig butter, and added some Scandanavian Swimmers candy shaped like sea creatures for a summer vibe.

Be sure to check out her Instagram for more delicious ideas!

a summer charcuterie board with Manchego, Wisconsin Cheddar, and Unexpected Cheddar, flowers made with Girolle, grapes, crackers, candied pecans, Calabrian Salami, Applewood smoke Salami, and Fig butter. this board

18 Creative Summer Charcuterie Board Ideas

Summer is the perfect time to break out that wooden board and showcase some of your fresh produce. These gorgeous boards all have at least one terrific idea that you can incorporate to make your own boards extra special!

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How to Make Summertime Charcuterie Boards

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There's a lot to love about this summer charcuterie board. Prepared bruschetta topping, for one, makes it easy for guests to put together a favorite bite. The raspberries stuffed with white chocolate chips are a clever way to add a sweet bite, and they're arranged perfectly as the center of a sliced wheel of brie.

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Summer Charcuterie Board — Art of Her Hunt

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The pastel color scheme of this board is stunning! It's a perfect blend of fresh summer fruits, salty cured meats, and cheeses, all artfully arranged on a small board.

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Welcome To Summer Charcuterie Board for Your Next Gathering

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Cookie cutters are a great way to add personalization to a board, and this creator pulled it off perfectly.

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Grilled Fruit Vegetable Charcuterie Board

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Grilling fruits and vegetables is nothing new, but arranging them into a gorgeous summer charcuterie board is so creative! If you've got a crowd coming over, don't sleep on this amazing way to feed them all.

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Early Summer Charcuterie Board from Cook Smarts

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Simple, sophisticated, and perfect for 2-3 people. We love the radish, snow peas, and strawberries on this board!

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How To Build The Perfect Summer Charcuterie Board

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Here's a great example of a long board and how it works! We love the crackers in a separate dish, giving more room for other goodies on the board. The watermelon is cut into small wedges that don't overwhelm the board, and that log of blueberry goat cheese is a perfect choice for summer.

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Summer Snack Charcuterie Board

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A snacking board is a great choice for a casual gathering, and we love the trail mix and sweet treats the creator included here.

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Tips & ideas for how to build the ultimate summer charcuterie board!

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Don't have a wooden board? No problem! This creator used a platter to showcase her summertime charcuterie, and we love the pineapple and watermelon she used to help refresh her guests.

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How to Create a Simple Summer Charcuterie Board

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Palmiers on a charcuterie board?? We vote YES!! Edible flowers on a wheel of cheese, cute cookies spelling out "SUMMER", macarons, and tiny watermelon candies all combine to make this a very pretty - and fun - summer board.

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The Ultimate Summer Charcuterie Board + Sweepstakes!

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This little board, with its cut-out stars and ready-made strawberry topping, would be perfect for a small 4th of July get-together. While we'd choose crackers instead of tortilla chips, we're definitely on board with everything else this little board offers.

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Easy Summer Charcuterie Board

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This is an excellent example of how to keep costs down using deli meat without sacrificing the elegance of a board. We love how the spread and honey anchor the board at its center, with everything else perfectly arranged on the outside.

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Summer Charcuterie Board

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Oh, how edible flowers can instantly elevate a board into something special!

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How To Build A Summer Charcuterie Board

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Fresh veggies, grilled bread and fruit, along with pickled onions as an unexpected addition make this a fabulous summertime board!

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How to Create the Perfect Summer Charcuterie Board

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Fresh cherries and sliced peaches are gorgeous - and delicious - on any board, but are especially perfect for summer. Note the deli meat here, too; no need to break the bank, especially when it's this pretty!

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The Perfect Summer Charcuterie Board

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This is what we love to call a "messy board", where ingredients are haphazardly "thrown" together, but the end result is nothing short of stunning. The fresh herbs add visual interest, and the salami is tucked into different areas, showing that there's no need to fold cured meats if they're arranged thoughtfully.

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Summer Grazing Charcuterie Board

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Here's proof that the "anchor" of a board doesn't need to be elaborate: a little jam, a few fresh berries, and a sprig of fresh herbs turn a boring wheel of cheese into a piece of edible art!

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Summer Charcuterie Board Ideas

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Fruit, fruit, fruit...it's healthy and refreshing and pairs so well with charcuterie meats and cheeses. Go heavy on the fruit for summer for a gorgeous yet healthy board!

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How to Build a Grilled Steak Charcuterie Board

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We love themed boards, and this one gets bonus points for doubling as a full meal.

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These gorgeous boards would also work well for 4th of July charcuterie boards, or for a long Labor Day or Memorial Day weekend. You can also add some whipped cheese or any of these charcuterie accoutrements to up your summer entertaining game!

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Kristy Bernardo is a cookbook author and former personal chef. She’s written five cookbooks and has developed recipes for nationwide brands since founding The Wicked Noodle in 2009. Here she shares everything she’s learned about building boards, plus easy recipes to serve alongside.
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