Easy 4th of July Charcuterie Board

Celebrate your 4^th of July and summer with the ultimate red, white, and blue healthy party recipe – an easy 4^th of July charcuterie board! Learn more about the ultimate trend in entertaining – charcuterie – plus, how you can make it in one single trip to the grocery store.

What is Charcuterie? / What is a Charcuterie Board?

Charcuterie (French) is the preparing and assembling of cured meats and meat products. The ultimate trend in entertaining, a charcuterie board is an assortment of these meats, cheeses, bread/crackers, olives, nuts, fruits, dips, condiments (honey, mustard) and sometimes even chocolate. Essentially, a meat and cheese board with other fun accompaniments.

Key Ingredients – Make it in ONE Trip to the Store!

What exactly can you put on your 4^th of July / patriotic charcuterie board? See below for a chart of amazing ideas/options and featured Red, White, & Blue ingredients.

Want to make a board for another holiday/occasion? Just switch the fruits for fruits that match the colors of that occasion!

Ingredients Needed for a 4^th of July Charcuterie Board:

RED: Strawberries Cherries Watermelon Raspberries Pomegranate seeds Red grapes Red apple slices Dried cranberries Radishes Beet chips Cherry tomatoes Red bell pepper slices Salsa or pico Salami Prosciutto

WHITE: Popcorn White cheese (mini mozzarella balls, provolone, brie, gouda, white cheddar) Goat cheese roll, blueberry or raspberry jam Cauliflower florets Coconut flakes White peaches Yogurt covered pretzels or raisins Hummus White queso Cream cheese fruit dip Cream cheese or sour cream/veggie dip Yogurt + blueberry or raspberry preserves Nuts: macadamia, marcona almonds Bread slices (gluten free or almond based for paleo/keto) Crackers (gluten free or almond based for paleo/keto)

BLUE: Blueberries Blackberries Black grapes Figs Black olives Blue corn tortilla chips Goat cheese roll, blueberry jam

Ingredients Needed for THIS (pictured) Charcuterie Board:

See photo. Trader Joes made this super EASY, everything for this entire board was bought from Trader’ Joes in one trip, see below for exactly what was used:

RED: 1 red apple sliced Strawberries Cherries Watermelon Raspberries Dried cranberries Cherry tomatoes Pico de gallo salsa Salchichon, del duca jamon serrano, and chorizo cantipalo (multi-pack)

WHITE: Dip: organic sour cream + organic whipped cream cheese + 2 TBSP Onion Salt (less dairy: vegan cream cheese + unsweetened almond milk yogurt for the dip base) Organic popcorn with organic extra virgin olive oil White cheese (goat milk cheddar cheese, jack Monterey Wisconsin, organic pepper jack, Italian truffle cheese, plus slices for the stars) Cauliflower florets Gluten free bread slices Original savory thin crackers gluten free (mini and regular) Cassava and coconut tortilla chips Roasted & salted truffle marcona almonds

BLUE: Black olives Blueberries Blackberries Organic blue corn tortilla chips Cultured coconut milk vanilla with organic wild blueberry preserves (+ coconut flakes) 73% Belgian dark chocolate non-pareils

Gluten free? Learn how to customize your board: Gluten free is so common now, you can buy most of the picture items at your local grocery store (and in this case still at Trader Joes!). Just make sure from the above list that your chips, pretzels, crackers, and bread are of the gluten-free variety.

Equipment Needed for a Charcuterie Board:

1. Charcuterie board (some gorgeous options are on Amazon, but I got mine at Marshalls and love any sort of discount/home store for these unless looking for something specific)*
2. Small dip bowls
3. Star cookie cutters (stars for 4^th of July – but try other shapes for different holidays) make editable pieces that make unique additions to a charcuterie board
4. Cheese knives, toothpicks are also helpful, though I did not use them for this one

Can You Make a Charcuterie Board in Advance (Or the Night Before)?

Can this charcuterie board be made ahead of time? Most of it can. Add all fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and sauces to the platter. Wrap it in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Remove it about an hour before you’re ready to serve and then add any: popcorn, bread, crackers, chips, chocolate, and/or nuts.

How to Make a 4th of July Charcuterie Board

The assembly of this or most charcuterie boards is surprisingly simple (the one pictured took me about an hour). See below for order.

1. (Make some cocktails to go with if desired!)
2. Choose a platter the right size for your selections.
3. Add crackers, bread, chips, popcorn, nuts and other shelf-stable items to platter first (so they aren’t sitting out as long as the rest).
4. Mix/add dips and condiments to bowls. Place on platter.
5. Wash and cut fruit and add to the board.
6. Add the meats and cheese to the board.
7. Serve and enjoy!

This fun red, white, and blue charcuterie board layout also makes a great option for a

• Patriotic Charcuterie Board
• Summer Charcuterie Board
• And a Memorial Day Charcuterie Board

Want more fun healthy cocktails and healthy party recipes << click here to see all the possibilities! Here’s to a perfectly easy 4^th of July Charcuterie Board, a hassle-free party dish, and regaining our sparkle together,

✧❈✯✦Jenn✦✯❈✧