Description
Build an awe-inspiring spread by filling your board with an array of snack choices like meats, dairy-free cheeses, crackers, nuts, seasonal produce, fresh herbs and more! (Plus, get my dairy-free pesto recipe below).
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Ingredients
- Meat like nitrate-free salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, capicola (see above for more suggestions)
- Dairy-free cheese and/or cheese spread
- Gluten-free crackers
- Nuts and/or seeds like walnuts, almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, etc
- Sweetness – strawberries, blueberries, jam, and/or honey
- Other – olives, pickles, sliced cucumber, celery sticks, fresh herbs
Homemade Dairy-free Pesto
- 2 cups of fresh basil leaves (feel free to sub half of the basil with spinach or kale)
- 1/3 cup of pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 1/3 cup of olive oil, or more as needed
- 3 tbsp of nutritional yeast
- 1/4–1/2 tsp of salt
- optional: 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice and ground pepper
Instructions
Add fresh basil, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast to a blender or food processor and pulse a few times. Scrape down the sides, then add the oil, lemon juice (if using), and salt + pepper. Process until you get the consistency you want. This recipe makes about 1 cup and will last 5-7 days refrigerated in a sealed container.
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Gluten-free and Dairy-free
Keywords: charcuterie, dairy-free, gluten-free, pesto