Best Charcuterie Board Sauces and Dips

Dried fruits are the perfect sweet balance for savory flavors on a meat and cheese board. Making a simple cranberry pear chutney using dried cranberries yields a sweet, tart and slightly chewy side for your charcuterie board. More memorable and substantial than a traditional fig jam, this Cranberry Sauce is the perfect pairing with goat cheese, blue cheese and soft cheeses like brie and cream cheese.

Cheese and mustard is a match made in charcuterie heaven. But when you whip up a batch of this homemade Mardi Gras Mustard, it's even better. Sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and spicy with horseradish, this is the perfect mustard sauce for all your favorite cheeses, meats and seafood. For a more traditional mustard, choose a jar of stone ground mustard to add both texture and flavor to your party.

The perfect dipping sauce and topper for shellfish, crackers, and baguettes with salami, this bright and garlicky Italian Salsa Verde will be the talk of your party.

This savory Mexican-inspired dip brings an explosion of creamy, spicy flavor to your charcuterie party! Delicious with crispy tortilla chips, it's also lovely with all sorts of fresh veggies and small finger foods.

This all-purpose spicy creamy sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling and dunking all your favorite grazing board items. Leftovers can be used in sandwiches and salads for the rest of the week!

Everybody loves hummus! Whether you make a batch of this impossibly fluffy Spicy Garlic Hummus at home, or grab a high-quality tub of tahini-and-garbanzo magic from your local market, it's a winner! Serve with pita chips, crackers, and veggies like carrots and snap peas.

If your charcuterie is seafood-heavy, consider adding a savory, buttery seafood sauce with a little touch of heat. Is your spice cabinet well-stocked? This Blove's Seafood Boil Sauce recipe is exceptional. And if you want big flavor in a hurry (and don't own all-the-spices), try this quick and delicious Buttery Seafood Boil Sauce instead.

This fresh and savory sauce takes just 3 ingredients (4 if you count salt) and adds a super flavorful vegan addition to your board. Delicious with hummus, soft cheeses or spread on a cracker or toast point, Ginger Scallion Sauce will be your new go-to sauce at your next party! (It's also transcendent on steamed white rice...just in case you have any leftovers.)

If smoked salmon, latkes or shrimp cocktail are on your charcuterie board, this Easy Lemon Dill Sauce is a great accompaniment for your charcuterie party. Just a handful of ingredients and this fresh-flavored sauce comes together in minutes, giving you a creamy and satisfying sauce.

Serving a seafood dip is one of my favorite additions to a charcuterie board. Perfect with veggies, crackers or baguette slices, this Smoky Tuna Dip brings big flavor from a few tins of tuna. Serve in a bread bowl or a small dish for the perfect party!

Nothing brings the party like homemade cocktail sauce. Whether you're serving shrimp cocktail or crispy seafood snacks, this easy sauce can be customized to the perfect spice level for all your guests.

If you're serving finger foods like spring rolls, wontons, shrimp or meat skewers, Peanut Sauce is the sweet and savory dipping sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds. It's also vegan and delicious paired with fresh veggies for dipping.

Whether your party platter includes spanikopita, grilled shawarma skewers or simple veggies and crackers, this fresh, herb-infused yogurt shawarma sauce is the perfect pairing. A delicious vegetarian option for your event.

This super simple, fruity BBQ sauce brings sweet and smoky flavor to the party. If you're serving meat or shrimp skewers, mini-sausages or hot appetizers on your grazing board, this sauce will be a welcomed addition.

A fresh herb and nut sauce like this chimichurri, a basil pesto or Italian Salsa Verde are beautiful options for a traditional meat and cheese board, or a seafood-focused grazing platter. Paired with artichoke hearts, a slice of baguette and a crumbly parmesan, it's pretty much the perfect bite. Add genoa salami for the meat eaters!