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Monster Mash Charcuterie Board with Mixed Textures and Bold Flavors
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Charcuterie Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz sliced salami
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup black olives
  • 1 cup carrot sticks
  • 1 cup celery sticks
  • 1 box assorted crackers
  • Fresh parsley sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Add the lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Mash with a fork until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has a few small chunks.
  • Place the mashed avocado in a small bowl and set it in the center of a large serving board.
  • Arrange the salami slices in loose folds around the bowl of mash.
  • Scatter the cheddar cubes on one side of the board and the black olives on the other side.
  • Add the carrot sticks and celery sticks in separate piles to create color contrast and crunch.
  • Fill in the remaining spaces with crackers, then tuck the parsley sprigs around the edges for a simple green accent.

Notes

Make the avocado mash a few hours ahead and press plastic wrap directly on the surface to keep it from browning. Use sturdy crackers that can hold the weight of the mash and cheese without breaking. If you want less heat, reduce the chili powder by half before mashing.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Charcuterie Board, Mixing Bowl, Knife