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Red and Green Holiday Board: Easy Festive Grazing Ideas for Parties

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This vibrant red and green holiday grazing board is a festive, crowd-pleasing centerpiece packed with fresh fruit, veggies, creamy cheeses, savory meats, and crunchy snacks. It’s easy to assemble, endlessly customizable, and perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup strawberries, halved or sliced
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 4–5 mini red peppers, sliced
  • 1 red apple, sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala), tossed with lemon juice
  • 3 oz salami or prosciutto, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red beet hummus
  • 1 cup green grapes
  • 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 green apple, sliced (Granny Smith), tossed with lemon juice
  • 1 avocado, cut into wedges, brushed with lemon juice
  • 4–5 mini green peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 cup green pesto dip
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
  • 4 oz white cheddar, cubed or sliced
  • 4 oz goat cheese log (optional: rolled in chopped herbs)
  • 4 oz Brie or Camembert, sliced or in wedges
  • 2 cups assorted crackers (multigrain, water crackers, gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 cup pita chips or crostini
  • 1/4 cup pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds)
  • Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish
  • Festive picks or mini forks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash all fruit and vegetables thoroughly and pat dry.
  2. Slice strawberries, grapes, cherry tomatoes, apples, kiwi, cucumber, and mini peppers as described.
  3. Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 30 seconds, then cool in ice water.
  4. Cube or slice cheeses as needed.
  5. Arrange crackers and chips in small piles.
  6. Slice salami or prosciutto into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Spoon red beet hummus and green pesto dip into small bowls.
  8. Toss apple and avocado slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  9. Place bowls of dips and soft cheeses on the board first.
  10. Fan out red and green fruits around dips, alternating colors.
  11. Cluster cheese cubes and slices between fruit and veggies.
  12. Add vegetable spears, broccoli, and snap peas in small bunches.
  13. Layer meats near cheese and fruit.
  14. Fill gaps with crackers, pita chips, and crostini.
  15. Sprinkle pepitas and fresh herbs over the top.
  16. Add festive picks, mini forks, or small spoons for dips.
  17. Let board sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Customize the board to suit dietary needs by swapping cheeses for vegan options, using gluten-free crackers, or omitting meats and seeds. Assemble just before serving for freshest results. Let cheese and dips come to room temperature for best flavor. Keep wet ingredients away from crackers to prevent sogginess. Garnish with fresh herbs for aroma and festive look.

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