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Vegan Charcuterie Board Ideas for Entertaining Guests

You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this vegan charcuterie board!

Fresh farmers market veggies on display on large platter with hummus.

I picked up a colorful haul of produce at the farmers market and, since we were heading to a friend’s gathering, I put together an easy veggie platter to bring along—complete with two kinds of hummus. It was simple to assemble, tasted great, and turned out to be entirely vegan. That makes it an ideal party dish: accessible, fresh, and something most guests can enjoy.

Vegan Charcuterie Board

Below is the list of vegetables I used for this platter. Feel free to substitute with whatever looks good at the market or fits your taste—this is meant to be flexible and seasonal.

  • watermelon radishes
  • rainbow carrots
  • cucumbers
  • celery
  • peppers (I used candy cane red peppers)
  • atomic grape tomatoes (or any small tomatoes)

You can make homemade hummus or dips if you prefer, but store-bought options work just fine and save time. Arrange a few bowls of hummus and place the vegetables around them for an attractive and easy-to-share appetizer that guests can snack on throughout the event.

Atomic chery tomatoes, watermelon radishes, and cucumbers in a veggie platter.

Watermelon radishes from the farmer's market

More Hummus Board Ideas

If you want another approach, a hummus board is a beautiful and easy-to-assemble option. Layer different hummus flavors, add a variety of vegetables and complementary bites, and you’ll have a visually appealing centerpiece that works for any gathering.

Additional Vegan Charcuterie Board Additions

While I focused on fresh market vegetables, a vegan charcuterie board can include many other savory and sweet elements to add texture and flavor. Here are ideas you can mix and match:

  • roasted or toasted chickpeas
  • marinated or kalamata olives
  • peperoncini
  • artichoke hearts
  • snap peas
  • assorted nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, macadamia nuts)
  • dried fruits (cherries, golden raisins, apricots, cranberries)
  • vegan cheeses
  • fresh fruits (apples, berries, grapes, peaches, nectarines, pears, clementines)
  • assorted breads
  • crackers

Combining a range of colors, textures, and flavors keeps the board interesting and appealing. Think about balancing crunchy, creamy, salty, and sweet elements so guests can mix and match bites.

Large vegetable platter with hummus on a yellow checkered tea towel

Watermelon radishes, rainbow carrots, cucumbers and hummus laid out of a platter

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Vegan Charcuterie Board

Brittni

I picked up a bunch of really pretty produce from the farmer’s market and made a veggie platter to bring to a friend’s house. It was easy, delicious, and completely vegan—perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

  • watermelon radishes
  • rainbow carrots
  • cucumbers
  • celery
  • peppers (I used candy cane red peppers)
  • atomic grape tomatoes (any small tomatoes will work)
  • hummus (I used sun-dried tomato hummus and spinach hummus)

Instructions

  • Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
  • Peel carrots and cucumbers if you like, and trim the celery ends.
  • Cut tomatoes in half. Slice cucumbers and radishes thinly, cut peppers into long strips, and chop celery and carrots into 2–4 inch pieces. Chill the prepared vegetables until ready to plate.
  • Spoon hummus into small to medium bowls and arrange them on a large board or platter. Arrange the sliced vegetables around the hummus in sections for an attractive presentation.

Notes

Make your own hummus or use store-bought varieties for convenience. Either way, this creates a pretty, tasty appetizer guests can graze on all evening.


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