Fourth of July Favorites

When everything is decked out in red, white and blue and the kids are begging for sparklers, you know it’s just about time for the Fourth of July. Plan your patriotic menu in advance to keep the day-of prep to a minimum.

Updated June 21, 2017

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When everything is decked out in red, white and blue and the kids are begging for sparklers, you know it’s just about time for the Fourth of July. Plan your patriotic menu in advance to keep the day-of prep to a minimum. Here are some of our favorite dishes to help inspire your summer celebration. (Click through to get all the details on every delicious recipe!)

Start with a crowd-pleasing main ...

Grilled Barbeque Chicken

 

Portobello and Pineapple Teriyaki Veggie Burgers

 

Cedar Plank Salmon Fillets

 

Grilled Turkey Burgers with Gouda

Add a few classic sides ...

Classic Baked Beans

 

Vegan Potato Salad with Arugula and Celery

 

Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad

 

Lemony Confetti Macaroni Salad

Or try something totally new ...

Blueberry Herb Lemonade Punch

 

Vegan Caprese Salad

 

Mexican Style Grilled Corn

 

Grilled Watermelon with Olive Oil

And finish off with something sweet ...

Summer Berry Pudding

  

Melted Gelato Summer Cake

 

Lemon Blueberry PIe
Cherry Pie

 

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