Easy Fourth of July Snack Board
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A Fourth of July Snack Board is the easiest way to make a festive holiday treat for friends and family. It’s a simple red, white, and blue grazing board with a mix of sweet and savory options that will satisfy everyone at your Fourth of July gathering! And simple? Oh my, yes!
What I Love About Snack and Party Boards
Whether I’m serving a crowd or a small group, I love to offer boards! Whether they be brunch boards, Christmas breakfast boards, holiday boards, or even a snack or appetizer board like our Mediterranean Charcuterie Board, they’re always a hit.
Snack boards are a casual, easy, and fun way to share food and tide people over for the main food event. Everyone loves them because they’re a casual way to nibble, talk, and enjoy the food and the people.
Plus, they add a festive touch to your holiday or gathering, and best of all, they help keep everyone satisfied until the ribs, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, or burgers are finished grilling!
How to Make A Fourth of July Snack Board
The best place to start is gathering your favorite red, white, and blue foods with a mix of fresh, healthy, and sweet treats. Here are the items I gathered for this board.
Fruit
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Grapes (Black or Blue)
- Strawberries
Meat and Cheese
- Havarti cheese stars (slices of cheese cut into stars with a 1-2 inch star-shaped cookie cutter)
- Mozzarella balls
- Provolone slices
- Salami
- Thinly sliced deli ham
Snacks & Dips
- Blue tortilla chips
- Greek Dill Yogurt Dip
- Mixed Nuts
- Pitas: Cut into triangular servings
- Red, white, and blue skewers: mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls and blueberries)
- Strawberry Yogurt Dip
- Yogurt-covered pretzels (I used both strawberry and vanilla)
Treats
- 4th of July Snack Mix
- Espresso Brownie Bites
- Red, White, and Blue M&Ms
More Ideas for a Red, White, and Blue Snack Board
As mentioned, adding red, white, and blue foods to a snack board is a festive way to feed your crew. If you’re looking for more ideas on what to add, here are some ideas by color:
Red Food Ideas
- strawberries
- raspberries
- Twizzlers
- cherry tomatoes
- cherries
- watermelon (star shapes are great here)
White Food Ideas
- mini marshmallows
- white cheddar (slices and star shapes)
- crackers
- yogurt pretzels
- powdered donuts or donut holes
- mini pancakes
- sliced banana
- popcorn
Blue Food Ideas
- blueberries
- blue chips
- blackberries
- grapes
- blue cheese
How to Build a Fourth of July Snack Board
Charcuterie, cheese, and snack boards are meant to be easy. Here are a few tips for building a snack board, but essentially, you just want to mix up the red, white, and blue foods. I like to add a few American Flag Toothpicks for a useful festive decoration.
To Make Ahead: Wash the fruit and let it dry before storing. Cut out star shapes from cheese or watermelon and make fruit skewers or caprese veggie skewers ahead. Assemble the board before serving.
Here are a few easy tips when building a festive snack board:
Tips for Creating Cheese Boards
- Break up like colors: nestle contrasting colors of fruits and vegetables along with white or pale items like cheeses and crackers.
- Create a path for the eye: Use odd numbers (3, 5, 7, etc.) in food groups, spread like items throughout the board, creating an “S” shape that is pleasing to the eye.
- Make it full: Regardless of the size of your board, fill it with abundance. Even if you’re only serving a few choices, choose a board that accommodates the size of your offerings, with some spilling over the sides.
- The edges: Don’t forget the edges of the board. My guests tend to begin at the edges and work their way toward the middle. Use the edges of additional nuts and items that reinforce your theme (like the 4th of July).
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! You can wash and dry fruits, cut cheeses into star shapes, and prepare dips like the Strawberry Yogurt Dip ahead of time. Assemble the board shortly before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
Great options include strawberries, raspberries, and cherry tomatoes for red; mozzarella balls, white cheddar, and yogurt-covered pretzels for white; and blueberries, blackberries, and blue corn chips for blue. You can also use star-shaped cookie cutters on cheeses or fruits to add a festive touch.
Incorporate fun elements like star-shaped sandwiches, fruit skewers, and colorful treats such as red, white, and blue M&Ms. Including a mix of sweet and savory items ensures there’s something for every child to enjoy.
Opt for fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. Include vegetables such as cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices. Choose lean proteins like turkey slices and low-fat cheeses to keep the board nutritious.
Consider the number of guests: a medium-sized board suits 6-8 people, while a larger board is ideal for bigger gatherings. Ensure the board is filled abundantly, as a full board is more visually appealing.
More 4th of July Recipes to Try:
- Easy Make-Ahead 4th of July Recipes
- 27 Easy 4th of July Desserts
- 4th of July Cookout Recipes and Ideas
- 10 Easy DIY 4th of July Crafts
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Easy Fourth of July Snack Board
Ingredients
Sweet Accompaniments:
- Fresh fruit and berries: Blackberries, blueberries, cherries, grapes, strawberries
- Sweet spreads: Strawberry Yogurt Dip
Meat and Cheeses
- Soft Cheeses: havarti and mozzarella balls
- Hard cheeses: Provolone slices
- Cured meats: like salami, and or thinly sliced deli ham
Savory Accompaniments
- Sweet or Salty Snacks: like blue tortilla chips or yogurt-covered pretzels (like strawberry and vanilla), pita triangles (made from pita bread)
- Savory Dips: like Greek Dill Yogurt Dip
- Nuts: almonds, candied pecans, pistachio nuts or your favorites
Sweet Treats
- Sweet and Salty: like 4th of July Snack Mix
- Cookies: Espresso brownie bites, chocolate M&M cookie bars, or s'mores cookie cups.
- Chocolate: like red, white, and blue M&Ms
Instructions
- It's helpful to make dips ahead, like Strawberry Yogurt Dip, along with cutting out cheese or fruit star shapes, and making a 4th of July Snack Mix in advance.
- Before serving, assemble by placing larger items, including containers, on the board first. Then add items according to color and size, varying the colors and textures across the board. Finally, put the finishes touches on the board and fill in the gaps with small items like nuts and berries.
Notes
- Havariti Cheese Stars: Slice cheese and cut i into stars with a 1-2 inch star-shaped cookie cutter.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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This is such a fun snack board or charcuterie board to serve not only for the 4th of July holiday, but any summer gatherings! I love to make these for birthdays, picnics, al fresco dining. It’s summery, festive, and easy to customize!