Paleo Halloween Charcuterie Board

Are you looking for a Halloween snack that looks spooky but still makes your body feel good? This paleo Halloween charcuterie board is it!

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I love a good snack board any time of year. But for Halloween, I want everything a little dark and a little dramatic. So this board is all deep red fruits, black olives, dark chocolate, and one very hungry skeleton who showed up early for the party.

And the best part is there’s no cooking at all. You just grab a big board, make my Paleo Whipped Feta Dip, arrange everything, and let your guests dig in.

Why You’ll Love This Board

Most Halloween snacks are a sugar overload. This board has real food, with a sweet and salty balance everyone can enjoy.

The fruit brings the color. Blood oranges, figs, grapes, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds give you those moody reds and purples that feel perfect for the season. The prosciutto and salami bring the salty bite. And the paleo whipped feta dip ties it all together with something creamy to scoop up.

For crunch I use Simple Mills Cassava Crackers, either the sea salt or rosemary, and for something sweet I add Hu chocolates. The Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar is my absolute favorite, but ALL of the paleo bars are so good! Both of these brands do have other products that have dairy in them so always read your labels! I trust both of these brands and they make a paleo board so easy to pull together.

This board serves 4-6 people, it really depends on how many other appetizers you are serving or if there will be dinner as well. It’s perfect for a Halloween party, a movie night, or a spooky girls’ night in.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups whipped feta dip
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup blackberries
• 2 cups red grapes
• 2 blood oranges, sliced into rounds
• 6 fresh figs, halved
• 4 oz prosciutto
• 4 oz salami
• 1 cup black olives
• 1 cup Simple Mills cassava crackers
• 3 oz Hu chocolate, broken into squares-you can also use the Hu Chocolate Covered Nuts
• 1 small decorative skeleton- I got mine on Amazon

Instructions

1. Place the anchors. Choose a large dark board or slate. Spoon the whipped feta dip into a small dark bowl and set it slightly off-center. Position the skeleton next to the dip.
2. Add the meats. Drape some of the prosciutto over the skeleton’s arm or ribcage, then fold the rest into loose ribbons near the dip. Fold the salami into in half and then fold one again so that it is in quarters. Place them near the skeleton’s feet and around the whipped feta dip.
3. Build the fruit. Fan the blood orange rounds along one edge. Add small clusters of red grapes and scatter the blackberries into the gaps. Tuck in the figs cut-side up so the deep red centers show.
4. Add olives and crackers. Pile the black olives into a small dark dish or a loose mound. Arrange the cassava crackers in overlapping rows near the dip so they’re easy to grab, or place between the skeletons legs.
5. Add the chocolate. Stack the Hu chocolate squares in a small pile, or stand pieces upright between the fruit like little tombstones.
6. Finish with the “blood.” Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top of the dip and scatter a few around the skeleton’s hands and on the board like blood drops. Serve right away!

Tips and Twists

Make it ahead. Slice the blood oranges and assemble the meats up to 2 hours before serving, then keep the board covered in the fridge. Add the crackers and chocolate just before serving so the crackers stay crisp.

Try a sweet and salty twist. Dip halved figs partway into melted Hu chocolate and let them set before adding them to the board. Trust me, these disappear first!

Let the Party Begin

This board is so fun to put together, and it always gets a reaction when it hits the table. Pour a spooky cocktail, grab a fig and a slice of prosciutto, and let that little skeleton keep watch.

I know this will become your go-to Halloween snack year after year. Happy Halloween!