Name: American Flag Cheese Tray
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Blueberries; Raspberries; Strawberries; Red pepper; Mini pearl grape tomatoes; Uncured Applewood Smoked Salami; Blueberry Chèvre Fresh Goat Cheese; Baby Swiss cheese; Cheddar & Gruyere Mèlange Cheese; White Cheddar Cracker Cuts; Mini Cheddar Stars (from White Cheddar Cracker Cuts); Three Seed Beet Crackers; Sea Salt Pita Crackers; Coconut Cashews; Marcona Almonds; Dried tart Montmorency cherries; Ranch dressing (for serving); Yogurt (for serving)

Description

This American Flag Cheese Tray is a delightful and visually striking centerpiece for your patriotic celebrations. Perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day gatherings, this festive tray combines vibrant red, white, and blue ingredients that not only look gorgeous but also offer an array of flavors to delight your guests. With no cooking required, assembling this cheese tray is a breeze. It features a variety of cheeses, fresh fruits, savory meats, and crunchy snacks that cater to all taste preferences. Plus, it’s easily customizable to accommodate dietary restrictions or personal favorites!

Ingredients

Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Red pepper
Mini pearl grape tomatoes
Uncured Applewood Smoked Salami
Blueberry Chèvre Fresh Goat Cheese
Baby Swiss cheese
Cheddar & Gruyere Mèlange Cheese
White Cheddar Cracker Cuts
Mini Cheddar Stars (from White Cheddar Cracker Cuts)
Three Seed Beet Crackers
Sea Salt Pita Crackers
Coconut Cashews
Marcona Almonds
Dried tart Montmorency cherries
Ranch dressing (for serving)
Yogurt (for serving)

Instructions

Arrange the base: Place the large rectangle serving platter on a flat surface and begin arranging the red, white, and blue foods in the shape of an American flag.
Create the star field: Use blueberries and the blueberry-covered goat cheese log as the star base. Cut white cheese into star shapes using a mini star cutter.
Lay out stripes: Alternate red peppers, salami, strawberries with white cheeses and crackers to form stripes.
Serve immediately with ranch dressing and yogurt on the side.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No cooking required
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10 of tray (approx. 250g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Feel free to swap out any ingredients based on what you have on hand or your guests' preferences. Consider adding seasonal fruits for an extra twist.