CA GROWN World Cup Grazing Board
This playful soccer-themed grazing board is the perfect snack option for World Cup fans on game days. The pitch of spinach is filled with fruit, vegetables, and cheese soccer balls, red and yellow pepper cards, and crispy prosciutto pieces representing the “saltier” fans. A honey-balsamic dressing creates the perfect dip for both the sweet and savory elements. And don’t forget the cantaloupe shells with their iconic netting that create perfect goals.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces prosciutto
- 4 ounces sliced pepper jack or Toma Rashi
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups cantaloupe balls cut from a whole cantaloupe
- 2 cups honeydew melon balls
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups grapes
- 8 ounces cherry-sized mozzarella balls
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 3–4 yellow cards approximately 1"x2"
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 3–4 red cards approximately 1"x2"
Honey Balsamic Dressing
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 TBSP honey
- 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover a cookie sheet or baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut the prosciutto into small, bite-size pieces, and lay out on the parchment paper being sure to leave space around each piece.
- Bake the prosciutto for 12–15 minutes or until crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
- While the prosciutto is baking, prepare the soccer field by spreading the baby spinach out on a large rectangular wooden cutting board, serving tray, or baking sheet—the larger the better to create your pitch (a.k.a. field).
- Cut the cantaloupe in half from end to end (versus across its equator) and use a melon baller to make as many balls as possible. Use a spoon to scoop out as much flesh as possible. Save the rind to make soccer goals by cutting one-third of the rind off each half to create two flat bottom goals for each end of the pitch.
- Place piles of cantaloupe and honeydew soccer balls on either end of the pitch.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes, grapes, and mozzarella “soccer balls” on the pitch as desired.
- Place the yellow and red cards, the pepper jack and crispy prosciutto on the field wherever you wish.
- Prepare the dressing by combining mustard, honey, vinegar and salt in a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine well, then slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk until all the oil is incorporated into the emulsion. Serve on the side for dipping or drizzling as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2962IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 1mg
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