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Irresistible New Years Charcuterie Board Dinner Bowl

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A cozy and festive charcuterie board dinner bowl combining savory meats, tangy cheeses, fresh fruits, and crunchy nuts for a satisfying and easy-to-customize holiday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed greens (baby arugula, spinach, or spring mix) (120 g)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or farro (185 g)
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (115 g)
  • 4 ounces salami slices (115 g)
  • 3 ounces smoked gouda cheese, cubed (85 g)
  • 2 ounces goat cheese log, crumbled (55 g)
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved (150 g)
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds (75 g)
  • ½ cup cucumber slices (50 g)
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans (30 g)
  • ¼ cup olives (Kalamata or green) (35 g)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (5 ml)
  • Fresh cracked black pepper and sea salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the grains: Rinse ½ cup quinoa under cold water, then simmer in 1 cup water for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Drain excess water and let cool about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the dressing: Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, and a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Toss the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens with the cooked quinoa or farro. Drizzle half the dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly without bruising the greens.
  4. Slice and prep toppings: Thinly slice prosciutto and salami into bite-sized strips. Cube smoked gouda and crumble goat cheese. Halve grapes and slice cucumbers thinly. Toast walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until fragrant. Let cool.
  5. Assemble the bowl: Divide the dressed greens and grains between serving bowls. Arrange meats, cheeses, grapes, pomegranate seeds, cucumbers, olives, and toasted nuts on top, balancing colors and textures.
  6. Finish with dressing and garnishes: Drizzle remaining dressing lightly over the top. Add extra cracked black pepper and a small drizzle of honey over the goat cheese.
  7. Serve immediately: Best enjoyed fresh. If prepping ahead, keep dressing separate and add just before serving to keep greens crisp.

Notes

Keep ingredients chilled for easier slicing and better presentation. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Dress greens just before serving to prevent wilting. For dairy-free, use cashew-based cheese and omit goat cheese drizzle. Swap grains for cauliflower rice for low-carb option.

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