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How to make the best 4th of July Charcuterie Board – with sweet and/or savory red, white, and blue ingredients for a patriotic grazing centerpiece all in just 10 minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love the 4th of July, with its years of amazing memories made with good friends, great parties, impressive fireworks, and delicious food. When it’s my turn to host, what’s more patriotic than a red, white, and blue 4th of July Charcuterie board? This fun, festive grazing board is simple to put together with sweet and savory nibbles for a no-cook, low-prep crowd-pleaser. Plus, it works for Memorial Day, Labor Day, and any other patriotic holiday, too!
The best part? It’s hard to mess up! Gather a few of your favorite foods – with sweet, savory, or a mix of nibbles, use a mix of festive colors, choose your ‘layout’, and in no time you have yourself a holiday showstopper perfect for party nibblers (aka, me! I’m never without a plate in my hand). It looks great and tastes even better – and you’re unlikely to have leftovers.
Want more party inspiration? Try my 50 easy vegan appetizers! Also, check out my Christmas wreath charcuterie board, easy Turkey veggie tray, and Valentine’s charcuterie board.
The Ingredients
I’ve already shared all my top tips for pulling together the best vegan charcuterie board (how to make a vegan charcuterie board). For this fourth of July charcuterie board, we’re focusing on all things red, white, and blue.
Other red options: Beets (roasted/steamed), red chutneys/jams/jellies, radishes, sun-dried tomatoes, salsa (like this garden fresh salsa), red deli ‘meats’ (like vegan salami and/or pastrami), etc.
- White tortilla chips (or crackers, and/or baguette, sourdough, or other bread)
- Dip (homemade hummus, ranch dip, white bean dip, cream cheese dip, optionally topped with blender salsa, fruit dip, yogurt topped with red or blue jelly/preserves, etc.)
Other white options: Pickled onions, confit/roasted garlic, vegan white chocolate covered snacks, apple or pear slices, popcorn, slivered almonds, cashews, shell-on pistachios, etc.
Other blue options: Like purple carrots, purple cauliflower, blueberry or blackberry preserves/jam, purple grapes, figs, etc.
How to Make a 4th of July Charcuterie Board
Step 1: Rinse, trim, and chop the fruit and vegetables – pat dry. Then, plan the pattern based on the board shape. Then place the dip bowls as ‘landmarks’. You can experiment with layout ideas – creating red, white and blue color blocks, alternating strips, pizza-style ‘slices’ on a round tray, an American flag, etc. Working one color at a time, place the ingredients on the board.
For an American Flag charcuterie board: Shape the colored ingredients to create the blue rectangle and red and white stripes. Go one step extra by using a star cutter on a white ingredient (like vegan cheese) to place over the blue ones, to complete the look.
FAQs
Yes! Clean and chop fruits and veggies and prep any dips up to a day in advance, and store them in separate containers in the fridge.
To further minimize prep, place any non-perishable items on the board, then add the fruits/veggies just before serving.
Store perishable ingredients in airtight containers/Ziplock/Stashers in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Top Tips
- There’s no wrong way: Use an array of ingredients or focus specifically on sweet or savory ingredients – it’s up to you.
- For extra festive flair: Use a star cutter on one/some ingredients and/or serve the patriotic charcuterie board alongside festive napkins.
- Don’t forget the utensils: i.e., spoons or knives for any dips/spreads, toothpicks, mini forks, tongs, etc. Don’t forget the small plates/dishes either.
- Prepare extras if needed: Depending on the number of guests and the length of the event, I prefer to have extras prepared to refill the board as needed.
- To avoid mess: Use a board/tray with a lip, so food doesn’t roll off it.
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4th of July Charcuterie Board
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup of cherries
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 cup of cauliflower florets
- 1 cup of white mushrooms sliced
- White tortilla chips
- 1 cup of hummus
- Purple tortilla chips
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 cup of green or black olives
Instructions
- Wash and prep all of the ingredients. Set them aside.
- Use a large serving tray or cutting board to make the charcuterie board.
- Start by arranging the red ingredients: cherry tomatoes, cherries, and strawberries.
- Arrange the white ingredients: cauliflower florets, white mushrooms, white chips, and hummus.
- Arrange the “blue” ingredients: purple chips and blueberries.
- Lastly, arrange the olives.
Notes
- There’s no wrong way: Use an array of ingredients or focus specifically on sweet or savory ingredients – it’s up to you.
- For extra festive flair: Use a star cutter on one/some ingredients and/or serve the patriotic charcuterie board alongside festive napkins.
- Don’t forget the utensils: i.e., spoons or knives for any dips/spreads, toothpicks, mini forks, tongs, etc. Don’t forget the small plates/dishes either.
Love making this for the 4th!