The kid in you is about to have a field day because we’re giving you an excuse to play with your food.

What You’ll Need:
Watermelon
White cherries
Blueberries

What to Do:
Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to slice your watermelon. Remove the pits from the cherries.

On skewers, add white cherries, blueberries, and top with the watermelon stars.

If you’re planning a backyard BBQ, holiday picnic, or just need a patriotic dish to snack on this weekend, why not set it up in the shape of a flag? You’ll be so inspired that you won’t even ask your friends to stop saying the Pledge of Allegiance when they start snacking.

What You’ll Need:
Blueberries
Strawberries
Bananas
Raspberries
Cherries
Watermelon

What to Do:
Slice your fruit into thick slices. Lay them on a platter in the shape of the American Flag.

If you want to do something extra special, add a caramel or whipped cream sauce on the side.

 

Another idea? Swap the fruit for fresh veggies instead.

What You’ll Need:
Radishes
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Cauliflower
Red bell pepper
Tzatziki

What to Do:
Slice your veggies into bite-size chunks. Lay them on a platter in the colors of the American Flag.

For the crudité, add tzatziki into a blue dish to emulate the white and blue stars.