Patriotic Appetizer with Salami & Cheese in 15 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Prep the cheese. Slice the 10 oz Extra Sharp White Cheddar into 5mm thick rectangles or triangles. Note: Keep it chilled until this exact moment to ensure clean edges.
2. Drain the mozzarella. Pat the 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella pearls with a paper towel. Note: Removing excess brine prevents the crackers from getting soggy.
3. Create the Blue corner. Place the 1 cup of blueberries and 1/2 cup of blackberries in the top left corner of your board.
4. Fold the salami. Take a slice of the 12 oz Genoa Salami, fold it in half, then in half again. Arrange them in a tight row to start the Red stripes.
5. Anchor with crackers. Lay the 200 g Rectangular Butter Crackers in a line adjacent to the salami.
6. Add the White stripes. Place the sliced cheddar and mozzarella pearls in the rows between the meat.
7. Incorporate the pepperoni. Lay the 8 oz pepperoni in overlapping circles until a solid red line forms.
8. Scatter the stars. Place the 1/4 cup of Marcona Almonds randomly over the blueberry section. They should look like stars in a night sky.
9. Fill the gaps. Use any remaining cheese or fruit to tuck into empty spaces. The board should look abundant and overflowing.