Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Build the flag layout
- Use a large rectangular wooden board or serving tray and mentally divide the upper left into a canton rectangle.
- Fill the canton with blueberries packed tightly together, then tuck rolled salami pieces in the center to resemble stars.
Create the red and white stripes
- Starting from the top right of the board, create a red stripe by layering pepperoni slices in a clean row across the full width of the board.
- Create the white stripes using rows of sliced white cheddar or mozzarella balls, alternating with the red stripes down the full board.
- Add prosciutto folds or strawberry halves to reinforce the red stripes and fill any gaps.
Finish and serve
- Tuck rosemary sprigs at the corners and edges, then arrange crackers around the perimeter and serve.
Notes
Pro tip: keep everything dry and at cool room temperature (about 20–22°C) so the stripes look tidy and the crackers stay crisp. Assemble up to 4 hours ahead; refrigerate covered, and arrange crackers right before serving for best texture. Freezing is not recommended. For a lower-sodium swap, choose reduced-sodium salami and prosciutto while keeping the same flag pattern.