4th of July Fruit Platter
A 4th of July Fruit Platter is a colorful way to celebrate the holiday while keeping things light and refreshing. With vibrant red, white, and blue arranged in a festive design, it’s an easy, no-fuss appetizer or dessert that everyone can enjoy.
Whether you shape it like an American flag or keep it simple with a fun mix of summer’s best produce, this platter is a guaranteed hit.
Helpful Tips
- Use firm fruits like watermelon and blueberries hold up well. You can easily change it up to us the fruits and flavors you enjoy.
- Feta cheese is a great white cheese. You could also use white cheddar or Monterey jack.
- Arrange your platter on a chilled tray or serve over ice to keep everything fresh in the summer heat.
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4th of July Fruit Platter
With vibrant red, white, and blue arranged in a festive design, this 4th of July Fruit Platter is an easy, no-fuss appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup blueberries
- 4 cups seedless watermelon cut in 1" cubes, approx. half a medium melon
- 16 ounces feta cheese cut in 1" cubes
Instructions
- Cube the watermelon and feta cheese. You can store these in separate containers until ready to plate.
- On a large rectangular platter, spread the arugula out evenly. Starting with the center line, spread the watermelon in a thin line. Spread the feta in a line below the watermelon, then follow with another line of watermelon below the feta.
- Place the blueberries in a square on the left, about 1/3 of the way into the platter. Then add another line of feta cheese above the center line of watermelon and the final line of watermelon above that.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 534IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 0.5mg
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