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A charcuterie board of assorted fruits and vegetables arranged with a patriotic theme on a star-spangled tablecloth.

Quick and Easy 4th of July Charcuterie Board

Author: Jessica Haggard
A charcuterie board can serve as the centerpiece of your 4th of July celebration - it’s easy to prepare, fun to assemble, and offers something for everyone to enjoy. Follow these steps to dazzle your guests with a unique assortment of sweet and savory items in red, white, and blue, perfect for an indoor party, a backyard barbecue, or a picnic in the park.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Snacks and Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 1 board
Calories 5806 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Red food

  • fruits and/or vegetables strawberries, raspberries, maraschino cherries, red grapes, pomegranate, watermelon, cherry or sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper
  • meats pepperoni, hotdog, bacon, chorizo, cured prosciutto, salami
  • cheeses red Leicester, red wax gouda
  • others salsa, cranberry walnut bread, red velvet cupcakes, red candies (M&M's, gummies, licorice, and jelly beans)

White food

  • fruits and/or vegetables apples, pears, peaches, jicama, cauliflower
  • cheeses Mozzarella, Brie, Feta, Ricotta, Goat cheese, Cottage cheese, Gruyère, white cheddar cheese
  • others mini 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 vegetables blueberries, blackberries, concord grapes, elderberries, black currant, blue corn
  • cheeses Gorgonzola, Roquefort, Cabrales cheese
  • others blue 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 5806kcalCarbohydrates: 628gProtein: 252gFat: 276gSaturated Fat: 118gPolyunsaturated Fat: 131gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 784mgSodium: 8808mgFiber: 82gSugar: 323g
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