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American Flag Charcuterie Board

American flag charcuterie board is a show-stopping Independence Day appetizer built as a full-size flag pattern. Layer red pepperoni rows, white cheese stripes, and a blue canton of packed blueberries with rolled salami “stars” for a crisp, clear layout.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

American flag charcuterie board
  • 8 oz pepperoni slices Use thin slices for clean rows.
  • 8 oz salami, thinly sliced and rolled Rolled salami pieces form the star center.
  • 8 oz prosciutto Fold pieces to reinforce the red stripes and fill gaps.
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) Use mozzarella balls for the white stripe portions if desired.
  • 8 oz white cheddar or provolone, sliced Slice for consistent white stripes; alternate with mozzarella balls.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Packed tightly for a defined blue canton.
  • 6 oz strawberries, hulled Use halved pieces to reinforce the red stripes and cover gaps.
  • Rosemary sprigs for garnish Add at corners and edges for a finished look.
  • Assorted crackers for serving around the board Arrange around the perimeter for easy grabbing.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Build the flag pattern
  1. Set a large rectangular wooden board or serving tray and mentally divide the upper left into a canton rectangle.
  2. Pack the blueberries tightly into the canton to create a solid blue base.
  3. Tuck the rolled salami pieces into the center of the blue canton to resemble stars.
  4. Starting from the top right, layer the pepperoni slices in a clean row across the full width of the board to form a red stripe.
  5. Create the white stripes by adding rows of sliced white cheddar or provolone, alternating with rows of mozzarella balls and continuing down the full board.
  6. Add prosciutto folds or strawberry halves along the red stripe areas to reinforce the red sections and fill any gaps.
  7. Tuck rosemary sprigs at the corners and edges, then arrange crackers around the perimeter and serve.

Notes

For the sharpest flag lines, use thin, evenly sliced meats and keep each stripe row straight from edge to edge. Assemble up to 4 hours ahead and cover loosely in the refrigerator for best texture (mozzarella and berries look freshest sooner); freezing is not recommended. For a lighter option, swap prosciutto for additional turkey deli slices and use reduced-fat cheese while keeping the same stripe layout.