4th of July 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.

Red, White, and Blue Charcuterie Board Variations and Add Ins

Other red options:

• Veggies: Beets (roasted/steamed), radishes, and/or sun-dried tomatoes.
• Fruits: Raspberries or watermelons (cubes or balls).
• Sauces/jams: Red chutneys/jams/jellies, or salsa (like this garden fresh salsa).
• ‘Meats’: Red deli ‘meats’ (like vegan salami and/or pastrami), etc.

More white options:

• Grains: Popcorn, crackers, and/or baguette, sourdough, or other bread.
• Dips: Homemade hummus, ranch dip, white bean dip, vegan cream cheese dip (optionally topped with blender salsa, fruit dip, vegan yogurt topped with red or blue jelly/preserves.)
• Veggies: Pickled onions or confit/roasted garlic.
• Fruits/nuts: Apple or pear slices, slivered almonds, cashews, shell-on pistachios, etc.
• Sweets: Vegan white chocolate covered snacks.

Other blue options:

• Veggies: Like purple carrots and purple cauliflower.
• Fruits: Purple grapes, figs, etc.
• Spreads: Blueberry or blackberry preserves/jam.

How to Make a 4^th of July Charcuterie Board

Step 1: Rinse, trim, and chop the fruit and vegetables, then pat dry. Next, 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

Toni’s 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.