Aldi Charcuterie Board (4 Ways)

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Learn how to make an Aldi Charcuterie Board (4 ways) and create a beautiful display of appetizers that won't break your budget!

Whether you're planning a big holiday party, or a fun backyard barbecue, a delicious charcuterie board is the perfect choice for entertaining. It tastes even better with affordable ingredients from your local Aldi store.

Fruit, cheese, meat and veggie charcuterie board.
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Why You'll Love It

  • Budget Friendly - prices at Aldi are more affordable than other stores
  • Easy to Assemble - assembles in a few easy steps
  • Make Ahead - you can create trays ahead of time and store in the fridge
  • Perfect Appetizer - a large variety of treats gives guests several choices
  • Party Pleaser - guests will flock to your charcuterie board first!

Types of Charcuterie Boards

Traditional charcuterie boards are made with salted meats like prosciutto and cured meats like sausage. Surprisingly, they don't include various types of cheese. But today, these popular boards have morphed into everything imaginable for the food lovers in all of us.

You can create a variety of themes from dessert boards to fancy cheese platters with sweet and savory flavors. I've even created some adorable Mini Charcuterie Boxes with items from your local Aldi grocery store that you can take on a picnic, lunch date or hike!

Rows of mini charcuterie boxes made with items from Aldi stores.

There's a charcuterie board for every season, and a theme for every holiday. They come in several different shapes and a wide range of sizes. Thanks to Aldi stores, you have the option of purchasing affordable items and brand new products to create the perfect appetizer boards!

Mixed charcuterie board with hummus and nuts.

Where to Start

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  • BASE: In order to make a budget-friendly cheese board, you need an inexpensive base. You can use a wooden board that you have around the house, or purchase these disposable bamboo trays from Amazon that will help you build festive boards with ease. They're light and easy to clean which makes them great for traveling. These bamboo trays are large (12" X 22") and can serve 12 to 16 people.
  • BOWLS: Tiny bowls hold tasty surprises. You can order these matching bamboo bowls that are food safe and water resistant.
Appetizer tray with fruit and veggies.

Items You'll Need

Charcuterie is trending at bridal showers, weddings, game day, holiday parties and events. The products below are offered at most Aldi stores, but selection may vary depending on the season.

Choose several from different categories, or build a theme like this Fall Charcuterie Board with only a few items.

Ingredients needed for recipe.
  • FRUIT: fresh fruit such as seedless grapes, strawberries, blueberries and apples. Dried fruit like cranberries, cherries, apricots and figs.
  • NUTS: milk chocolate covered almonds, shelled pistachios, pecans, walnuts, salted almonds, cashews and peanuts.
  • CHEESES: choose from award-winning cheeses that are soft like goat cheese, havarti or brie, or select a hard aged cheese such as parmesan.
  • MEATS: arrange slices of meat such as pepperoni, salami and Italian dry-cured meats in patterns or designs.
  • CHIPS & CRACKERS: crostini, tortilla chips, gluten free crackers, stuffed pretzels, cranberry toasts, cheese crackers, potato chips.
  • DIPS & OLIVES - pimento cheese, kalamata olives, blue cheese dip, fig spread, hummus, spinach artichoke dip, pesto, honey.
  • VEGGIES - cucumbers, asparagus, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower.
  • SWEETS - specialty cookies or candies, dark chocolate, coconut macaroons.

Get creative with these fun options and build an epic charcuterie board! It's a great way to celebrate the holiday season, date night, or any special occasion.

Items needed to make an Aldi Charcuterie Board (4 Ways).

How to Make an Aldi Charcuterie Board (4 Ways)

  • Before you start creating your masterpiece, decide what your color palette will be. Do you need more than one board? Is it easier to create a mixed board with everything you need, or do you need several boards with one theme?
  • After you decide your color scheme and type of board, it's time to get start having some fun and putting it together!
  • Below are 4 easy charcuterie boards you can create with very little effort. If you want to add whimsical items and candy with a theme (like Halloween or Christmas), you can turn any board into a holiday board with just a few specialty items. 
Cheese and meat items for appetizer tray.

1 - Fruit, Cheese & Meat

The most popular board is made with fresh fruit and a variety of cheeses and meats. It's the first appetizer that folks dig into at every party and great for entertaining.

This tray includes fresh strawberries, blueberries, seedless grapes, fresh cherries, dates, dried apricots, coconut macaroons, sharp cheddar cheese, monterey jack, feta cheese cubes, salami and salami wrapped mozzarella.

Fruit, cheese and meat charcuterie.

2 - Veggies & Dips

Everyone loves the veggie tray at parties, but when it's part of a charcuterie board, it's elevated to new heights!

Ingredients on this tray include an olive medley, sliced carrots, cauliflower, mozzarella balls, small dill gherkins, rosa pesto, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and celery sticks.

Veggie and Dip charcuterie board made with Aldi produce.

3 - Chips, Crackers & Nuts

You can add chips, nuts and crackers to each board, or you can make one tray that's totally dedicated to your favorite crunchy dippers!

This board features almond butter filled pretzels, roasted almonds, pretzel thins, gluten free crackers, tortilla chips, cranberry toasts, cheese crackers, nut medley, and shelled pistachios.

Chips, crackers and nuts on a Aldi Charcuterie Board.

4 - Mixed Board

Mixed boards are a great way to enjoy a variety of different flavors and textures. If you can't decide what type of items to use, this tray is for you!

There's a taste of everything here: hummus, red seedless grapes, salami, roasted almonds, blueberries, fontina wedge, pepperoni wrapped mozzarella, cranberry goat cheese, sharp cheddar cubes, prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, olive medley, and cubed pepper jack cheese.

Cheese, hummus, olives, berries and nuts on a charcuterie board.

Step by Step Assembly

The best part about making an Aldi Charcuterie Board is everything is packaged for you. All you have to do is open a few containers, chop a few veggies, and the rest is up to you!

Here's a step by step guide on how to make a Mixed Board:

How to make an Aldi Charcuterie Board from start to finish.
  1. Start by placing 3 small bowls on the board as shown.
  2. Add clusters of seedless grapes and cheese slices around the bowl at the top.
  3. Fill in the spaces around the top bowl with meats and cheese cubes.
  4. Start grouping items around the other two bowls.
  5. Close in the gaps around the bowls with veggies, fruits, cheeses and meats.
  6. Fill up the small bowls with nuts, crumbly cheese and hummus.
  7. Use nuts, chips and dried fruit to fill in the rest of the spaces.

Recipe FAQs

How much do charcuterie boards cost?

At the time this article was written, the Veggies & Dip board plus the Chips, Crackers and Nuts cost $25 each. Fruit, Cheese and Meat and the Mixed board cost around $50 each. You can save more money by ordering smaller trays or using a base that you already own. Keep in mind that prices fluctuate and can change at any time.

Can I add other items?

Absolutely! You can purchase other items you like or create recipes that taste great on an appetizer tray. I've included a list of Easy Appetizer Recipes at the end of this post that are perfect if you want to add a little 'sass' to your board.

How do I turn a board into a holiday theme?

Substitute holiday candy like colored M&M's or any type of themed dessert or food item to build a holiday board. Whenever the stores put out their seasonal merchandise, stock up on sale items so you'll have plenty when a party pops up.

Appetizers with veggies and cheese.

Pro Tips

  • Keep it simple. Don't buy more than you need, or the cost will add up quickly.
  • The lighter the board, the easier it is to carry to other locations.
  • Plan to use food items that you know your guests will love.

What to Serve with a Charcuterie Board

Bubbly glasses of Raspberry Mimosas or a hot cup of Easy Crockpot Wassail are the perfect beverages to pair with your appetizer board. A refreshing Coconut Mojito or Blueberry Sriracha Margarita taste great at a barbecue cookout in the summer.

You can also create a centerpiece in the middle of the table and serve Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch or Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch. Arrange several appetizer trays around the punch bowls to create a festive tablescape for the holiday season!

Easy Appetizer Recipes

Show your own special flair by making these recipes and adding them to your creation!

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Aldi Charcuterie Board (4 Ways) with fruit, meat and cheese.

Aldi Charcuterie Board (4 Ways)

Learn how to make an Aldi Charcuterie Board (4 ways) and create a beautiful display of appetizers that won't break your budget!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings12
Calories: 497kcal

*See notes in blog post for detailed tips, photos and instructions.

Ingredients

Aldi Charcuterie Board

  • 1 bunch red seedless grapes
  • 8 ounces white cheddar cheese (sliced)
  • 6 each pepperoni wrapped mozzarella
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cubes
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 8 ounces cranberry toasts
  • 3 small cucumbers (sliced)
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 1 each fontina cheese wedge
  • 1 cup salami
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 4 ounces feta cheese cubes
  • 1 cup hummus
  • 2 cups roasted almonds
  • 8 ounces tortilla chips
  • ½ cup dates

Instructions

  • Place 3 mini bowls on an empty bamboo charcuterie board.
    How to make an Aldi Charcuterie Board from start to finish.
  • Add clusters of grapes and cheese slices around the mini bowl at the top.
  • Fill in the spaces around the top bowl with meats and cheese cubes.
  • Start grouping strawberries, cranberry toast, cucumbers, apricots, fontina cheese and salami around the other two bowls.
  • Close in the gaps around the bowls with veggies, fruits, cheeses and meats.
  • Fill up the small bowls with pistachios, feta cheese and hummus.
  • Use nuts, chips and dates to fill in the rest of the spaces.

Notes

  • The recipe listed is for a Mixed Board as described in the main post.
  • 3 additional boards are made the same way with ingredients listed below.
 
Fruit, Cheese & Meat: fresh strawberries, blueberries, seedless grapes, fresh cherries, dates, dried apricots, coconut macaroons, sharp cheddar cheese, monterey jack, feta cheese cubes, salami and salami wrapped mozzarella. 
Veggies & Dips: olive medley, sliced carrots, cauliflower, mozzarella balls, small dill gherkins, rosa pesto, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and celery sticks. 
Chips, Crackers & Nuts: almond butter filled pretzels, roasted almonds, pretzel thins, gluten free crackers, tortilla chips, cranberry toasts, cheese crackers, nut medley, and shelled pistachios. 

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 435mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.

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  1. 5 stars
    Oh my gosh - these charcuterie boards look amazing! I can't wait to go to Aldi and take this list of items with me. These will be perfect for upcoming parties for Halloween and Christmas. Thanks for the ideas!

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