Red, White and Blue Wine and Cheese Party

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Always striving to add a sprinkling of creativity to our traditional celebrations, I decided that this year’s 4th of July party needed a gourmet twist. I absolutely love the simplicity and familiarity of barbecues, picnics, and backyard gatherings which afford families the opportunity to celebrate both the beginning of the summer season and our Independence. However, for more grown-up parties, something besides burgers might be more suitable. Using Walmart’s fresh produce, I put together a decadent Red, White, and Blue Wine and Cheese Platter that can easily be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Before I headed to my local Walmart, I started thinking about all of the potential red, white and blue foods that could be used to symbolize our country’s flag. Fruit is a staple for any party, particularly a Summer-themed event, and I was delighted to find red, black and green grapes, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and figs fresh and in season.  I’m definitely not a wine connoisseur, however, I do know that most cheeses should be paired with a white wine (which also doubled nicely as part of my “white” foods). Cheese and crackers/bread will also suffice for your “white” foods. In addition to the blueberries, I selected a Danish Blue cheese as a focus of the platter and satisfied by quota of “blue” foods. No wine and cheese platter is complete without nuts so I included all-natural almonds.  And for a final gourmet touch, I added fresh figs and dark chocolate with sea salt and roasted almonds. Divine!

Here is what you’ll need for this Red, White and Blue Wine and Cheese Party

1. Red Grapes (strawberries or raspberries will also work)

2. White Wine

3. Crackers or bread

4. Danish Blue Cheese

5. Layered Brie Cheese

6. Blueberries

7. Fresh figs

8. Almonds

9. Dark Chocolate

Remember that you’ll need an attractive platter for your dish, cheese slicer and a wine bottle opener. I also picked up 4th of July-themed plates and napkins which look festive and can be tossed at the end of your party.

If you plan to serve an expansive selection of wines and cheeses, you might consider using a small chalkboard to designated each variety of cheese and the wine it is best paired with. A good reference for wine and cheese pairings can be found on Gourmet Sleuth.

For additional 4th of July Inspiration, visit these recipes crafted by my fellow Walmart Moms:

• Fruit Parfaits with Creamy Lime Dip
• 3 Super Easy Kid-Friendly Fourth of July Food Ideas
• Fruit Flag Platter
• 4th of July Fruit and Dessert Tray
• Patriotic Popsicles
• 4th of July Mustard Pretzels to cook with kids
• Red White and Blue Dessert
• Easy Red White and Blue Pasta Salad
• Frozen Yogurt Dipped Blueberries
• Red White and Blue Pretzel Salad
• DIY 4th of July Sno Cones
• Red White and Blue Sangria

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.

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