Red, white, and blue foods are grouped by color on this 4th of July charcuterie board, from strawberries to brie and blueberries. Flag toothpicks and star-shaped bowls do the decorating for any backyard cookout.
fruits and/or vegetablesstrawberries, raspberries, maraschino cherries, red grapes, pomegranate, watermelon, cherry or sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper
othersmini chicken or tuna sandwiches, white bread or crackers, Greek yogurt dip, French onion dip, vanilla cupcakes, popcorn, white chocolate, marshmallows
Blue food
fruits and/or vegetablesblueberries, blackberries, concord grapes, elderberries, black currant, blue corn
cheesesGorgonzola, Roquefort, Cabrales cheese
othersblue corn tortilla or potato chips, blue velvet cupcakes, blue jell-o, blue macarons, blue candies (like M&M's, gummies, licorice, and jelly beans)
Instructions
Plan a design or pattern to follow for your charcuterie board. It can be horizontal stripes of red, white and blue, a recreation of the American flag, or any design that evokes the spirit of the holiday.
Arrange your food items on the board starting with the bigger elements like meats, cheeses, and those in containers.
Fill in gaps with buts or candies and add decorative elements like toothpicks and spreaders. Make any adjustments if needed.
Notes
Make sure that your 4th of July charcuterie board is not only visually appealing but also has the perfect balance of colors, flavors, and textures all throughout.