Industrial Slate Appetizer Platter (Printable)

Bold platter of cold meats and sharp cheeses artfully arranged on a heavy stone slab for striking impact.

# What You Need:

→ Cold Meats

01 - 3.5 oz smoked prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz soppressata
03 - 3.5 oz coppa
04 - 3.5 oz mortadella

→ Sharp Cheeses

05 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz Manchego, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Gruyère, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, sliced or crumbled

→ Accompaniments

09 - 1 small bunch seedless red grapes
10 - 1.8 oz cornichons
11 - 1.8 oz whole grain mustard
12 - 1.8 oz mixed green and black olives
13 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place a large, heavy, unpolished stone or slate serving board on a stable workspace.
02 - Lay out cold meats in straight, parallel lines on one side of the board, keeping each variety separate and distinct.
03 - On the opposite side, arrange the sliced cheeses in similar straight lines grouped by type.
04 - Fill the spaces between meats and cheeses with small bunches of grapes, cornichons, and mixed olives.
05 - Place small dollops of whole grain mustard in neat lines or in a small dish at a corner of the slate.
06 - Lightly sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper over the meats and cheeses to enhance aroma.
07 - Present immediately to maintain visual appeal and enjoy the minimalist, industrial aesthetic.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but looks like you spent hours planning every detail.
  • The straight-line arrangement turns grocery store finds into gallery-worthy food, no cooking required.
  • Everyone gets to choose their own bites—there's something liberating about a board where you're in control.
02 -
  • Quality matters more than quantity—six excellent ingredients outshine twelve mediocre ones, and people taste the difference immediately.
  • Let cheeses sit out for five minutes before serving so their flavors aren't muted by cold; you want people to taste the complexity you've chosen.
03 -
  • Chill your slate board in the freezer for 30 minutes before arranging if you want everything to stay cold through a long gathering—the stone holds temperature beautifully.
  • Slice your cheeses just before arranging so they don't dry out or sweat; they taste sharper and look fresher that way.
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