Perfect American Flag Charcuterie Board
A visually stunning and easy-to-assemble American flag-themed charcuterie board perfect for patriotic celebrations and parties. Combines fresh berries, cheeses, cured meats, crackers, and nuts for a crowd-pleasing centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Strawberries, fresh and hulled
- Mini mozzarella balls or sliced fresh mozzarella
- Thinly sliced salami or pepperoni
- Fresh blueberries
- Blue cheese crumbles or cubes (optional)
- Assorted crackers (Water Crackers, multigrain, or Triscuit)
- Honey or fig jam
- Mixed nuts like almonds or walnuts
- Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water and pat dry. Hull and slice the strawberries lengthwise to create uniform pieces. Slice mozzarella into thin rounds or use mini balls. Slice salami thinly to allow easy layering.
- Arrange alternating rows of strawberries and mozzarella slices to form the red and white stripes. For a meat stripe variation, replace some mozzarella rows with salami slices.
- In the top left corner of your board, arrange a dense cluster of blueberries to form the blue canton. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles lightly over the berries if desired.
- Fill in the remaining spaces with crackers laid out in overlapping rows or small stacks. Scatter mixed nuts around the edges or in small clusters.
- Tuck fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs around the board for garnish. Drizzle honey or place a small bowl of fig jam nearby for dipping.
- Adjust any uneven rows or gaps to ensure visual balance and flavor variety.
Notes
Prep fruits and cheeses the night before and keep refrigerated separately to save time. Assemble the board right before serving to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess. Use paper towels under berries if prepping early to absorb moisture. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, substitute mozzarella with plant-based cheese and crackers with gluten-free varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8th
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
Keywords: charcuterie board, American flag, patriotic, party appetizer, easy, no bake, Fourth of July, berries, cheese, salami