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4th of July Charcuterie Board

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20-30 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 people
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Assemble
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive 4th of July charcuterie board with red, white, and blue ingredients, perfect for Independence Day celebrations. It features a mix of meats, cheeses, fruits, and snacks arranged to create a patriotic vibe.


Ingredients

  • Strawberries, raspberries, cherries, or sliced watermelon
  • Red bell pepper strips
  • Pepperoni or salami slices
  • Brie wheel (optional star cut on top), white cheddar, manchego slices
  • Yogurt-covered pretzels or white chocolate-covered pretzels
  • Cauliflower florets or pita crackers
  • Blueberries, blackberries, or figs
  • Kalamata or black olives
  • Crackers, flatbread, chips (blue corn chips work well)
  • Nuts like almonds, macadamia nuts, or pistachios
  • Dips such as fruit dip, Boursin cheese dip, salsa, or pico de gallo
  • Candies like M&Ms, wrapped chocolates, or red/blue candies

Instructions

  1. If desired, cut a small star shape from the top of the brie wheel and reserve the cutout to fill with berries or jam.
  2. Arrange small bowls for dips and olives on your serving board or tray.
  3. Place the cheeses and meats in stripes or clusters, grouping by color for a patriotic look.
  4. Add crackers and chips around the cheeses and meats.
  5. Fill in gaps with red fruits and veggies in the red section.
  6. Place white elements like pretzels, cauliflower, and white cheeses next.
  7. Add blue fruits and olives in their section.
  8. Sprinkle nuts and candies throughout for added texture and color contrast.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • For a dessert variation, skip the meats and focus on sweets like cookies, marshmallows, and candy.
  • For a flag design, arrange ingredients in stripes or star shapes to resemble the American flag.
  • For a vegetarian version, load up on extra fruits, veggies, cheeses, crackers, and nuts.
  • For an adult twist, add wine-infused fruits like red-wine soaked figs or chardonnay-soaked grapes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12 of the board
  • Calories: Varies depending on ingredients
  • Sugar: Varies depending on fruits and candies
  • Sodium: Varies depending on cheeses and meats
  • Fat: Varies depending on cheeses and nuts
  • Saturated Fat: Varies depending on cheeses
  • Unsaturated Fat: Varies depending on nuts
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Varies depending on crackers and fruits
  • Fiber: Varies depending on fruits and veggies
  • Protein: Varies depending on cheeses and meats
  • Cholesterol: Varies depending on cheeses and meats