Creating your Santa Charcuterie Board involves several simple steps that will guide you through the process:

1. Choose Your Board: Select a large round wooden board or platter as your base. This will be the canvas for your Santa creation.
2. Arrange the Meats: Start by folding the cured meats into decorative shapes. Place them on one side of the board to form Santa’s body.
3. Add the Cheeses: Cut the cheeses into various shapes and sizes. Arrange them near the meats to create a pleasing contrast.
4. Create Santa’s Face:
– Use a small round cheese for Santa’s nose.
– Place cherry tomatoes above it for his eyes, using black olives for pupils.
5. Craft the Beard: Arrange baby carrots in a zigzag pattern around the nose to represent Santa’s beard.
6. Make Santa’s Hat: Position the fresh strawberries at the top to resemble Santa’s hat. Add a small piece of cheese or a grape at the tip for the pom-pom.
7. Fill in with Fruits and Nuts: Scatter grapes and mixed nuts around the board to fill any gaps and add more color.

Once everything is arranged, take a step back and admire your creation!