18 Creative Summer Charcuterie Board Ideas

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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!

Notice how the brie is cut and displayed, with just a little green on top for color contrast. We're personally not fans of cottage cheese on a board, but since it's the latest craze, we're not too opposed (and may even give it a shot)!

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!