35 Easy 4th of July Recipes

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Introduction

Looking for some great 4th of July menu ideas? Whether you’re planning a casual backyard barbecue, going camping, spending the day at the beach, or throwing a block party for the entire neighborhood, these are the easy 4th of July recipes you need.

The 4th of July is the summer season’s main event, and this collection of classic grilled main dishes, awesome sides, delicious desserts, and refreshing drinks is sure to be the star of the show. Each of these dishes is simple to make, requiring minimal prep and just a handful of ingredients.

You might also like these easy BBQ Side Dishes and these Easy Pasta Salad Recipes.

Armed with these easy 4th of July recipes, you can declare your independence from the kitchen and truly enjoy the holiday. Now that’s truly something worth celebrating!

Grilled Mains

• Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe –  Everyone will love this colorful salad topped with juicy, moist coconut lime chicken and a tangy salad dressing.
• Grilled Shrimp Skewers – Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers are ready in less than 15 minutes and are packed full of tangy, savory, sweet, and spicy flavors thanks to a unique Korean gochujang marinade.
• Grilled Chicken Tenders – Asian Grilled Chicken Tenders are flavorful and cook fast so they are perfect for serving up. Serve these grilled chicken strips with potato salad and grilled watermelon.
• Shrimp Foil Packets – These make-ahead Shrimp Foil Packs are full of juicy shrimp, quick-cook veggies and require minimal prep and no cleanup.
• Grilled Watermelon Salad – Sweet, colorful, and fresh Grilled Watermelon Salad with feta and blueberries is ready in under 20 minutes and makes an easy main dish for Memorial Day celebrations.
• Grill Chicken Thighs – Grilled Chicken Thighs are coated in a delicious homemade sweet and salty honey bbq sauce, grilled to golden brown perfection, and are finger-licking good.
• Grilled Chicken Kabobs Skewers – These chicken skewers are an easy and delicious treat made with pantry ingredients. And you can’t beat the subtle coconut and lime flavors that help bring a nice flair to your meal.

Awesome Sides

• Dill Pickle Pasta Salad – Calling all pickle lovers! This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a classic cold pasta salad with a tangy twist and is quick and easy to make.
• Boiled Corn On The Cob – Fresh sweet corn symbolizes summer, and this boiled corn recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes!
• Cornbread Salad – Everyone loves a layered salad, and this cornbread salad recipe is a great way to use up leftovers, is full of color and easily feeds a crowd.
• Easy Pea Salad Recipe – This Creamy Pea Salad is such a lovely summertime side dish that is refreshing yet filling and satisfying with no cooking required.
• Red Potato Salad – Perfectly cooked red potatoes are the star but sweetcorn and peppers bring an element of surprise. all bound together by a zesty dressing of mayo, apple cider vinegar, and spicy mustard. 
• Greek Potato Salad – Flavorful Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic. Made with oil and lemon juice rather than mayonnaise, it’s the perfect potato salad side dish.
• Peach, Tomato Feta Salad – Classic tomato feta salad gets a colorful and flavorful upgrade with the addition of peaches and strawberries.
• Instant Pot Chickpea Salad – Fresh sweet tomatoes, crunchy peppers and radishes and fresh cilantro with quick-cook chickpeas make the perfect summer salad that can also be whipped up at any time of the year.

4th of July Appetizers To Start The Party With

• Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels – These pinwheels are an easy-to-eat and easy-to-make way to indulge in spicy buffalo chicken flavor without the mess of traditional wings.
• Mezze Platter – With a huge tray you can provide a nice variety of different things and really offer a little something for everybody. 
• Mexican Deviled Eggs – These Mexican Deviled Eggs are a tasty take on a classic. They are easy to whip up and ideal as party appetizer.
• Refried Beans Dip – You only need a few pantry staple ingredients to whip up this homemade refried bean dip. Serve with easy 4 ingredient Corn Tortillas.

Breakfast and Brunch

• Red, White, and Blue Puff Pastry Breakfast Tart—This 5-ingredient, easy-to-make Tart is a festive breakfast or brunch perfect for the Fourth of July, and Memorial Day.
• Strawberry Overnight Oats – Strawberry Overnight Oats are a fun, prep ahead breakfast or brunch made with simple ingredients you probably have on hand. Make, store and simply grab a jar for an easy eat.
• Summer Fruit Salad – Looking for a taste of paradise? Summer fruit salad gives you just that with bits of pineapple and mango drizzled in a flavorful honey and lime dressing!
• Buttermilk Waffles – This Buttermilk Waffles recipe will be your family’s new favorite way to enjoy waffles. They are easy to make with pantry staples and make nice fluffy waffles with crispy edges and a perfectly fluffy interior.
• Red White And Blue Fruit Salad – You only need 5 essential ingredients and a few minutes of prep time to make this easy Red White And Blue Fruit Salad. It is a colorful festive fresh fruit breakfast or brunch perfect for patriotic parties, summer BBQs and picnics.
• Strawberry Muffins – Juicy fresh strawberries, orange zest and fragrant vanilla sugar combine into this easy Strawberry Muffins recipe. They are quick to put together and great for breakfast, brunch or lunch on the go.
• Crockpot Breakfast Casserole – Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is hearty, flavorful, and easily made from pantry staples. Plus it can be prepped the night before and is totally freezer friendly.
• Air Fryer Homemade Berry Pop Tarts – Air Fryer Pop Tarts are a truly delectable version of the popular store-bought toaster pastries. Kids and adults alike will love starting their day with these homemade pop tarts!
• Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls – This utterly delicious Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls recipe will have everybody waiting in the kitchen waiting for them to finish cooking. And all it takes is 30 mins to proof the dough in the Instant Pot!
• Brioche French Toast Casserole – This Brioche French Toast Casserole has a delightful flavor, with its rich brioche bread, sweet banana slices, and caramelized cashew nuts.

Delicious 4th of July Desserts Recipes

• 4th Of July Fruit Kabobs – These easy 4th of July Fruit Kabobs are the ideal summer dessert. We are talking an easy recipe with delicious fresh fruit, minimal prep work, and a family friendly treat. What’s not to love?
• All American Cherry Pie – The ultimate patriotic dessert, this delicious cherry pie is sure to be the star of your 4th of July meal.
• Cream Cheese Pound Cake – This is perfection on a plate! Moist slices of tender pound cake with a delightfully golden brown top. This one-bowl recipe is sooo easy.
• Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream – There’s a special ingredient that really takes this Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream recipe to the next level too. Mixing in the freeze-dried strawberries adds awesome crunch and tons of extra strawberry flavor.
• Watermelon Fruit Bowl – It is made with just 2 essential ingredients, but there are various add-ins that can elevate this simple dessert.
• Peach Strawberry Popsicles – These Peach Strawberry Popsicles are made with just 5 ingredients and are a healthier treat for the hot summer months.

Cool Drinks

• Easy Raspberry Lemonade – This fruity pink Lemonade is immensely adaptable. There are virtually limitless ways you can adapt and vary the flavors to suit your tastes and mood.
• Easy Fresh Peach Lemonade. Fruity fresh peach lemonade comes together with a few minutes of effort and only 4 everyday ingredients. Serve with tons of ice
• Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade – Then this copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade recipe is perfect for cooling off and so easy to make at home. 
• 7 Easy Infused Water Recipes – You really can make an almost endless combination of refreshing and good-for-you fruit flavored water. Mix and match the ingredients according to what is in your fridge or pantry.
• Red White And Blue Ice Cubes – Whip up these family friendly, colorful Red White and Blue Ice Cubes as a fun cooling treat for various drinks over the summer with just 5 minutes of prep.

Tips for 4th of July Food Success

• Plan Ahead – Work out your menu a week in advance. Choose 1-3 dishes in each category (appetizers, sides, etc). Please remember to cater to a range of diets and don’t forget to think of things like skewers, serving platters, napkins, etc.
• Shop ahead – Do your grocery shopping at least 3 days in advance so you have time to adjust your plan if a major ingredient is not available.
• Prep Ahead—Try to prep your ingredients about two days ahead so you can see if you have enough of everything. Also, some things may need to be marinated, soaked, etc. You can do things to make your life easier, like chop veggies, wash lettuce leaves, marinate things, make salad dressings, and bake desserts beforehand.
• Set up ahead—I find it much easier to set up as much as possible the night before. Set up your tables, chairs, decorations, plates, napkins, cake platter, and more. This way, you have one less thing to worry about when you wake up in the morning.

Recommended Tools

• A good pair of grilling tongs is a summer cookout must!
• This handy digital meat thermometer helps easily check food for doneness.
• A set of airtight storage containers to keep your foods fresh.
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