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New Year’s Eve Charcuterie Board: Good Luck Around the World

Savoring Luck Around the World: A Culinary Countdown for a Lucky New Year!

Lucky New Year’s charcuterie board with delicious traditions from around the world!

As the clock strikes midnight and we usher in a fresh new year, why not celebrate with a New Year’s Eve lucky charcuterie board that’s more than just delicious? This year, let’s embrace global traditions that promise health, wealth, and good fortune—all through the universal language of food. Whether you’re superstitious or simply a culinary adventurer, this charcuterie board offers a unique and tasty way to start the year on the right note.

Here’s how to create a show-stopping charcuterie board inspired by New Year’s traditions from around the world:

Grapes on Skewers

Start with Spain’s beloved tradition: 12 grapes for the 12 strokes of midnight. Each grape represents good luck for one month of the upcoming year. Skewer them for easy serving and a touch of elegance.

Round Fruits

Add prosperity to your board with round fruits like oranges, mandarins, or pomegranates. In cultures from the Philippines to China, these circular fruits symbolize coins and wealth, making them a bright and festive addition.

Luck of the Irish Potato Bites

Celebrate Irish New Year’s traditions with mini potato bites. Top them with Irish cheddar, chives, and a dollop of sour cream for a comforting nod to the Emerald Isle.

Mini Pork Sliders

Pork is a global symbol of progress and prosperity, thanks to pigs’ forward-rooting habits. Assemble mini sliders with cornbread muffins, pulled pork or ham, compound butter (mix ½ cup softened butter with 2 tablespoons minced green onion), and a dab of fruit jam. These Southern-inspired treats are sure to delight.

Black-Eyed Peas

In the Southern United States, black-eyed peas are a classic New Year’s dish believed to bring good luck and prosperity. Pair them with this flavorful Hoppin’ John Dip:

Hoppin’ John Dip

Yield: 2 cups | Active Time: 5 minutes | Chill Time: 6 hours

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • Hot sauce (optional)

In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt, olive oil, and garlic. Add parsley, green onions, black-eyed peas, and hot sauce if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours. Serve with crackers or crusty bread.

Lentils for Luck

Small but mighty, lentils symbolize coins and prosperity in countries like Italy, France, and Brazil. They’re a delicious way to embrace abundance.

Lucky Lentil Bruschetta

This three-layer appetizer is a feast for the senses:

Whipped Feta

Yield: 1 cup | Time: 5 minutes

  • 4 ounces feta cheese
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Zest and 2 tablespoons juice from one small lemon
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely minced

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Marinated Lentils

Yield: 2 cups | Active Time: 5 minutes | Chill Time: 6 hours

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups cooked green lentils

Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Add lentils and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours.

Easy Tomato Bruschetta

Yield: 1 cup | Time: 5 minutes

  • 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with sweet onion and garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley

Mix all ingredients and set aside.

To assemble, layer whipped feta, marinated lentils, and tomato bruschetta on toasted bread slices. Serve immediately.

A Toast to Tradition

Creating New Year’s Eve lucky charcuterie board that honors global New Year’s customs is not just about luck—it’s a beautiful way to connect with cultural traditions and share meaningful moments with loved ones. Whether you’re savoring grapes, indulging in lentils, or enjoying the rich flavors of pork sliders, these dishes remind us of the universal desire for prosperity and joy in the coming year.

Here’s to a Happy New Year filled with love, laughter, and lots of luck. Cheers!

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NEW YEAR'S EVE CHARCUTERIE BOARD - HOPPIN’ JOHN DIP

Hoppin' John Dip is a flavorful, Southern-inspired appetizer featuring black-eyed peas. Perfect for parties, this hearty dish combines the classic flavors of Hoppin' John—traditionally enjoyed on New Year's Day.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Course Appetizer, Charcuterie, Holidays and Entertaining, Meal Prep, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 32 tablespoons
Calories 18 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • Hot sauce - optional to taste, or on the side

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the vinegar sugar, salt, olive oil, garlic.
  • Add parsley, green onions, black-eyed peas, and hot sauce if using.
  • Cover, and refrigerate at least six hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Beans, Charcuterie, Dairy Free, Festive, New Year's Eve, Vegetable
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NEW YEAR'S EVE CHARCUTERIE BOARD - LUCKY LENTIL BRUSCHETTA

Here’s a delicious three-layer bruschetta starting with creamy whipped feta, followed by marinated lentils, topped with delicious tomatoes.
Lentils: Many countries, including Italy, France, Turkey, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Greece, and Brazil, view the small legumes as symbols of coins in abundance, of good fortune and prosperity.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Charcuterie, Snack
Cuisine French, Global, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 32 servings
Calories 46 kcal

Ingredients
  

WHIPPED FETA

  • 4 ounces feta cheese
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • One small lemon, for zest and 2 tablespoons juice 
  • One small clove of garlic, finely minced 

MARINATED LENTILS

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar, or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups cooked green lentils

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

  • 1 15 ounce can petite cut tomatoes with sweet onion and garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley

TO SERVE

  • Sliced baguette or crackers

Instructions
 

To make WHIPPED FETA

  • Using a hand mixer or a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

To make MARINATED LENTILS

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Add the lentils to the marinade and mix thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate at least six hours before serving.

To make TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

  • In a mixing bowl, place all ingredients and stir to combine.

TO ASSEMBLE

  • Start your three-layer bruschetta by spreading creamy whipped feta on your bread or cracker, followed by marinated lentils, topped with delicious tomatoes.
    Easy peasy!

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Beans, Charcuterie, Dairy Free, New Year's Eve, Vegetarian, Winter
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