Cheese Platter with Mustard and Fruit

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A Cheese Platter with Mustard and Fruit is a classic European-style appetizer or sharing plate, featuring an assortment of cheeses paired with fruit preserves, fresh fruit, and a variety of mustards. It typically includes hard and soft cheeses like Brie, Cheddar, or Gouda, accompanied by grapes, figs, or apples, and condiments such as honey mustard or whole-grain mustard. This elegant yet simple dish is a staple in French, British, and American entertaining, often served at gatherings or as a sophisticated starter.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and protein due to the cheese, with moderate carbohydrates from the fruit and mustard accompaniments. It provides essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin B12, and healthy fats, with a rough calorie range of 300-500 per serving depending on portion sizes and cheese types.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	750 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	50 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	25 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Calcium	600 mg
Vitamin A	400 µg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Phosphorus	500 mg
Vitamin K	30 µg
Vitamin B12	1.5 µg
Selenium	25 µg
Zinc	4 mg

Per 1 platter (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this platter reflects the European tradition of balancing rich, savory flavors with sweet and tangy elements, making it a versatile and social food. Nutritionally, the combination of cheese and fruit offers a satisfying mix of macronutrients, while the mustard adds antioxidants and can aid digestion.