How to Make a Star-Spangled Veggie Platter For Patrioitc Parties

This Patriotic Veggie Platter is a simple, healthy way to bring some red, white, and blue fun to your 4th of July spread. Made with fresh, colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, red pepper, cucumber and arranged into a festive flag shape, it’s as eye-catching as it is delicious.

I love that it’s easy to put together with minimal prep. It’s a great option when you want to balance out all the sweets and grilled foods with some color and crunch.

Whether hosting a backyard barbecue or contributing to a potluck, this 4th of July platter is a fun and refreshing choice. Plus, it’s an easy win when you’re short on time but still want something festive and fresh.

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Equipment You Will Need

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Star cutter
• Blue serving tray

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This Patriotic Veggie Platter is a festive and healthy way to celebrate summer holidays like the 4th of July. Fresh veggies are arranged in a flag design for a fun and eye-catching appetizer.

• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 6-10

Ingredients

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Cherry tomatoes (we used 7)

Cauliflower (we used 8 small – medium pieces)

1/2–3/4 of a red pepper, sliced into strips

1 cucumber – peeled, then cut in half and quartered

7 radishes, cut in half

1/3 cup sliced olives

1/2 slice pepper jack or other white cheese slice

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Instructions

1. Wash and cut your veggies.
2. Use the cutout tool to cut 5 stars from the cheese.
3. Line the tomatoes on the top of the tray, from the right edge, toward the left, until there’s about 2 1/2 – 3 inches left on the left side.
4. Arrange the cauliflower under the tomatoes, then the red pepper slices.
5. Fill the space  on the left, next to the 3 veggies with sliced olives, then arrange the cheese stars on the olives.
6. Line the cucumbers in two rows all the way from left to right, then the radishes under those.
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

More mouths to feed? Simply scale up the recipe if you’re feeding a bigger crowd or have a larger dish to fill.

If you are aiming for a more distinct blue, you could replace the olives with blueberries.

• Author: Little Party Pixie
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Appetizers

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This patriotic platter is perfect for Independence Day celebrations, summer picnics, or even a themed snack board for the kids. It’s colorful, healthy, and easy to customize with your favorite dips and veggies.

For more fun, simple party food ideas for 4 July, be sure to explore other seasonal recipes on the blog.

If you’re planning a red, white, and blue menu, check out the Firework Pop Rock Chocolate Covered Marshmallows and the Bomb Pop-Inspired Cookies—both are festive and easy to make.

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