Remove Swiss cheese from refrigerator 10–15 minutes before plating to come closer to room temperature. Arrange sliced Swiss cheese in a fan or overlapping rows on one side of a serving board or individual plates. Neatly layer the sliced artisanal sausage next to the cheese. Place duck rillettes in a small ramekin; serve at room temperature so it's spreadable.

For presentation: garnish the charcuterie area with a few torn herb leaves and tuck 2–3 halved cornichons alongside the ramekin of rillettes. Provide a small butter knife for spreading the rillettes onto toast.

Greens & Garnish

Dress the greens

In a small bowl or jar combine white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk while slowly streaming in the extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning. (About 1 minute.)

Place mixed salad greens in a large bowl. Add halved cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh herbs. Drizzle 1–2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and gently toss just to coat — avoid overdressing. Transfer a portion of the dressed greens to the serving board or plates beside the cheese and charcuterie.

Fruit Salad

Prepare the fruit

In a medium bowl combine honeydew, cantaloupe, halved grapes, and berries. In a small bowl whisk together fresh orange juice and honey until combined. Pour the orange-honey mixture over the fruit and gently toss to combine. Fold in torn mint leaves. Let the fruit marinate 5–10 minutes at room temperature to meld flavors.

Spoon the fruit salad into a small serving bowl or portion onto the board. If serving family-style, keep extra fruit chilled separately.

Dressing & Bread

Toast the bread

Lightly toast the sliced baguette or country bread until golden and crisp at the edges (about 3–5 minutes under a broiler, or in a toaster). If desired, rub warm toasts lightly with a halved garlic clove for extra aroma.

Arrange the toasts near the duck rillettes and the cheese so guests can assemble bites. Finish the board with a final drizzle of quality olive oil over the greens if desired and a sprinkle of extra herbs for color.