Easy Low-Carb & GF Cheese Platter

Low-carb appetizers don’t come any easier than a stunning, rustic cheese platter, bursting with keto-friendly, gluten-free bites. Follow our step-by-step guide & simple styling tips to create this stunning Low-Carb Cheese Platter in 20 minutes!

 

Making a cheese board or charcuterie platter is an easy keto appetizer as it’s quick and as an added bonus, there is no cooking involved! It takes no more than 20 minutes to prepare and you’re guests will love it!

It’s the perfect “recipe” for those who don’t like to spend too much time in the kitchen and with a few simple styling tricks, people will think you’ve spent hours creating your masterpiece.

Actually, once you follow a few basic principles for laying out your board, the secret is to add a little chaos and not make it too perfect and organized! This gives your cheese platter that rustic, organically thrown together look.

This guide includes plenty of ideas and suggestions for what to include in your healthy, antipasto cheese platter. It’s up to you what to include, so be sure to pick your favorite keto-friendly meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruits.

No more wondering what you can serve to guests when following a low-carb, gluten-free or ketogenic diet. An easy Low-Carb Antipasto Platter is the perfect keto party food.

 

The best low-carb cracker around is the flaxseed cracker, either store-bought or homemade. Flaxseed crackers are a healthy, keto option as they are made primarily from flaxseeds which have an impressive nutrition profile. Flaxseeds containing protein, fiber, and omega 3 fatty acids as well as the antioxidant, lignan. Homemade versions use simple ingredients such as flaxseeds, egg white, and seasoning. They have a crunchy texture, just like regular crackers and can be used with cheese, dips or anywhere you would use a cracker.

I’m a fan of this recipe for Garlic & Heb Flax Crackers from corinanielsen.com. 

I’ve made a few flaxseed cracker recipes and this one is the best so far. They taste great and the texture is crispy and crunchy like a REAL cracker should be. 

For more keto cracker recipes, take a look at this guide from lowcarblab.com

STORE-BOUGHT LOW-CARB CRACKERS

 

For a good store-bought flaxseed cracker, I like  Flackers which come in various different flavors.

While they are not cheap, keep in mind that you would only eat a few at one time (ideally!)

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Or keep an eye out for other low-carb crackers like these Organic Primal Thin Crackers (Low Carb, Gluten Free, Grain Free) which are made from dairy (parmesan).

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Tips & Tricks for Styling a Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Cheese Platter

• Make ahead? Make your antipasto platter a few hours ahead of time and cover loosely with cling film until ready to serve. If the weather is warm, keep cheeses in the fridge until closer to serving.
• Taking to a party? Assemble the cheese board on a platter with a raised rim, covered in cling film, for easier transport or assemble when you arrive at the party.
• How to make the platter look sumptuous? The trick to making an antipasto platter look stunning is abundance. The board should appear to be overflowing with a variety of delicious and colorful foods. The first step is to have plenty of food – you don’t want too much of the board or platter showing through (and a board that is not too large).
• Arrange everything for contrast, so that the cheeses, for example, are scattered around the platter not all in one area.
• Use little bowls for berries and nuts if you like, to create unique areas.
• Pro styling tip! Introduce a little bit of chaos by scattering a few nuts or berries on the board too. Your platter should be a feast for the eyes as well as your taste-buds.
• When to serve a Cheese Board? An antipasto platter makes a spectacular centerpiece for a summer party or for winter and holiday celebrations. The rich colors of the olives and cured meats give it a sumptuous, festive appearance, so it can be a welcoming addition on cold nights and for holiday entertaining.
• Do I need a fancy wooden board? No, you don’t need a fancy serving board – I got mine from IKEA.
• Making this platter in winter? Add a simple keto cheese sauce dip with veggie sticks to add a warming touch to a festive winter table. 

How to make The Perfect Low-Carb Cheese Platter For Your Next Party

 

Arrange 2 or 3 items from the following categories on your platter or board

1. Cold cured meats: prosciutto, ham, salami, pepperoni or even thin slices of roast turkey work well
2. Hard and soft cheeses: feta, Brie, Camembert, goats cheese, blue cheese, mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini), cheddar, provolone
3. Nuts: almonds, macadamias, pistachios, walnuts
4. Olives and bite-size marinated low-carb vegetables: stuffed peppers, artichokes and mushrooms. I have used baby piquant peppers stuffed with feta here. Pickles are also a good option if unsweetened.
5. Fruit: berries such as strawberries or blueberries
6. Vegetable sticks: cucumber, peppers, celery and radishes.
7. Low-carb crackers: flaxseed crackers (Flackers), Organic Primal Thin Crackers or make your own with my favorite recipe.

And remember, there are no rules so get your creative flair on!

To find out which NUTs are keto-friendly, download our list of 100 Ketogenic Foods here.

 More Low-Carb Entertaining & Appetizer Ideas:

 

• 30 Minute Low-Carb Smoked Salmon Blinis
• 15 Minute Low-Carb Cucumber Bites if you’re really pressed for time and want to impress!
• OR try our Lazy Low-Carb Tortilla Chips which are perfect to serve with guacamole or low-carb dips
• Low-Carb Zucchini Fries with Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce
• Low-Carb Spicy Margarita (keto, sugar-free)

For more snack ideas, check out our 101 Low-Carb Snacks (that real people eat) and download the FREE cheat sheet.