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How can I make a Greek themed charcuterie board?

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paharo45

paharo45

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Hi guys, as some of you may seen on social media, charcuterie boards have become super popular and I want to impress some friends that I have coming over for dinner and wine this week. They all love Greek food, and finger foods, so I thought i’d make a charcuterie board with Greek meats and cheeses! Any tips on what I should get?
 
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I love charcuterie boards! This is one that I made last week, although it's not Greek. For a Greek charcuterie board, I would recommend feta cheese, kefalotiri, and some sort of goat cheese. Olives of course, and some really good Greek pita bread is a must.

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blopez34 said:
I love charcuterie boards! This is one that I made last week, although it's not Greek. For a Greek charcuterie board, I would recommend feta cheese, kefalotiri, and some sort of goat cheese. Olives of course, and some really good Greek pita bread is a must.

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Woah that's impressive! I can't imagine what a charcuterie board of yours would look like with a Greek touch :)
 
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