Appetizer slices with mustard

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Appetizer slices with mustard is a simple, savory starter featuring thinly sliced cured meats (like ham, salami, or bologna) or sometimes pickled vegetables, served with a side of prepared mustard for dipping or spreading. It's a common quick bite or part of a charcuterie board, popular in various forms across European and North American cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in protein and fat from the cured meats, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 150-250 kcal per standard serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	890 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Zinc	2.1 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	3.2 mg
Phosphorus	140 mg
Selenium	11 mcg
Sodium	890 mg
Potassium	180 mg

Per 4 slices of assorted cured meat (about 80 g) with 1 tablespoon (15 g) prepared mustard · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this simple pairing highlights the universal appeal of combining savory, salty meats with the sharp, tangy kick of mustard, a condiment used globally to cut through richness. Nutritionally, the mustard adds minimal calories but can contain antioxidants and may aid digestion.