Take a Bite Out of These Flags
A flag is a visual representation of a country’s principles and beliefs, with strategic color choices to represent the heart of the nation and what it stands for. So what better way to celebrate world cultures than with flags on display, made from delicious finger foods?
Common flags
Consider the nationalities of your guests, and try to accommodate for their backgrounds by having these specific designs on your appetizer table. Some of the most common flags include:
USA
Red, White, and Blue: hot dogs, hot dog buns, blue chips
Japan
White and Red: rice, slice of tuna
Australia
Blue, Red, and White: blueberries, raspberry jam, vanilla bean cream cheese
Italy
Green, White, and Red: basil, mozzarella, tomatoes
Brazil
Green, Yellow, and Blue: kiwi, pineapple, blackberries
Ireland
Orange, White, and Green: carrots, mashed potatoes, cabbage
Nigeria
Green and White: guacamole, plantain chips/pita
Poland
White and Red: pierogi, kielbasa
Jamaica
Yellow, Green, and Black: bananas, lime, blackberries
Other possible foods
- For white: rice, mozzarella, cottage cheese, potatoes, marshmallows, pasta, coconut
- For red: tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, red peppers, red apples, red onions, meats
- For blue: blueberries, purple grapes, blue corn chips, blue cheese, blue candy
- For green: spinach, kale, green beans, limes, kiwis, green grapes, green peppers
- For yellow: bananas, lemons, yellow peppers, corn, eggs, peaches, squash