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A fruit platter that looks like American flag, one of two July 4 Fruit Platter Ideas.
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July 4 Fruit Platter Ideas

These two July 4 fruit platter ideas are perfect for your next July 4th party! Serve your platter simply or arrange your fruit to make a flag.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 56kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Arrange fruit in a decorative pattern on a large platter.
  • Chill and serve with yogurt for dipping.

Notes

  • Always make sure to select fruits that are in season to ensure they're ripe, juicy and full of flavor.
  • Remove any seeds, pits, leaves or stems and peel fruits as necessary.
  • Wash and cut fruits a few hours ahead of time, and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator to make platter assembly easy.
  • Use cookie or fruit cutters to create fun shapes like stars or hearts from watermelon or pineapple.
  • Refrigerate fruit until you're ready to serve to ensure the fruits remain fresh and not soggy.
  • When arranging your fruit platter, arrange in order of colors, mix different types of fruits, and create patterns.
  • Serve with variety of dips.
  • Choose a large, flat serving platter or tray with raised edges with a multi-tiered stand or bowls to add height to your fruit platter.
  • Start by placing small dipping bowls for fruit dip on the platter. Then, add larger items like watermelon and grapes, followed by slices of oranges, apples, and chunks of pineapple. Keep grapes on the vine so they're easy to hold and don't roll off the tray.
  • Cut or slice fruits into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for guests to pick them up.
  • Use a bowl of dip or bowls of dips, or carve a large fruit, such as a pineapple or watermelon, to use as the centerpiece of your platter.
  • Offer small forks, skewers, or toothpicks to make food portable and easy for guests to enjoy eating without making a mess.
  • Customize your fruit platter to the occasion or theme by including fruits that correspond with the event's color scheme.
  • Use tableware, napkins, tablecloth and balloons in patriotic or seasonal colors.
  • Don't forget to plan fun activities to entertain your guests, such as a baking contest, lawn games, or a fireworks display if permitted in your area.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.3mg