Description
Celebrate in patriotic style with this Easy American Flag Charcuterie Board! Featuring a colorful arrangement of fresh berries, cheeses, cured meats, crackers, and tasty snacks, this no-cook appetizer is perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, summer BBQs, picnics, and family gatherings. It’s simple to assemble, endlessly customizable, and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the American Flag Design
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese, sliced
- 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
- 8 oz salami, folded
- 8 oz turkey breast slices, rolled
- 1 box buttery crackers
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
Optional Additions
- Pretzel twists
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- White chocolate-covered pretzels
- Mini marshmallows
- Red grapes
- Pepper Jack cheese cubes
- Mixed nuts
Dipping Sauces
- Honey mustard
- Ranch dressing
- Fruit dip
- Hot honey
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the board: Place a large rectangular charcuterie board or serving tray on a flat surface. Wash and dry all fresh produce.
- Create the stars section: Fill the upper left corner with fresh blueberries to represent the blue field of the American flag.
- Build the stripes: Alternate rows of sliced white cheese or crackers with rows of strawberries, salami, turkey, and mozzarella pearls to create the red and white stripes.
- Fill the gaps: Add pretzels, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, extra cheese cubes, grapes, or nuts to create a full, colorful display while maintaining the flag pattern.
- Serve: Place dipping sauces in small bowls around the board and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Assemble the board within a few hours of serving for the freshest appearance. Feel free to substitute your favorite cheeses, meats, fruits, and crackers while keeping the patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme. This recipe is easily doubled for larger parties and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
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