29 Easy + Healthy Recipes to Make for the 4th of July

Fourth of July is upon us and it’s blazing hot outside (seriously…is there anywhere in the country not currently in the 80-100 degree temp range right now?!), so I though I’d pop in with some recipe inspiration for your 4th of July menu. Twenty-nine recipes, to be exact. Because we need options, right? 

Below you’ll find plenty of drinks, appetizers, sides + main courses, and, of course, a few dessert options too. All of them are easy, healthy, and require minimal time in the kitchen so you don’t need to stress out during this hot, sticky, fun-but-busy week. Feel free to mix and match as your heart desires to create the ultimate 4th of July feast! 

Okay, here we go:

Drinks

 

Raw Honey Lemonade

Ginger Honey Lemonade

 

Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

Blackberry Kombucha Gin Fizz

 

Grilled Pineapple & Jalapeno Mojitos

Grilled Pineapple & Jalapeno Mojitos

 

Appetizers

 

Easy Homemade Salsa

Easy Homemade Salsa

 

My Favorite Guacamole

My Favorite Guacamole

 

How To Make Hummus (Vegan)

Classic Hummus

 

Hummus Mezze Platter

Hummus Mezze Platter

 

Summer Cheese Board + Grilled Corn & Jalapeno Goat Cheese Spread

Summer Cheese Board + Grilled Corn & Jalapeno Goat Cheese Spread

 

White Bean & Pistachio Pesto Dip

 

Peach, Ricotta, & Honey Crostini

Peach, Ricotta, & Honey Crostini

 

Mains + Sides

 

Grillable BBQ Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Grillable BBQ Black Bean Veggie Burgers

 

How to Make Grilled Pizza

How to Make Grilled Pizza

 

White Bean + Tortellini Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

White Bean + Tortellini Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

 

Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Salad

Feta Pesto Pasta Salad with Arugula and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

 

Pesto Caprese Farro Salad

Pesto Caprese Farro Salad

 

Barley Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Feta & Mint

Barley Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Feta & Mint

 

Peach, Pecan & Blue Cheese Kale Salad

Peach, Pecan & Blue Cheese Kale Salad

 

Summer Kale Salad with Spicy Granola

Summer Kale Salad with Spicy Granola

 

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

 

Roasted Green Bean & Potato Salad

Roasted Green Bean & Potato Salad

 

Penne with Summer Vegetables & Creamy Avocado Sauce

Penne with Summer Vegetables & Creamy Avocado Sauce

 

Desserts

Peanut Butter Oatmeal S'mores Cookie Pie

Peanut Butter Oatmeal S’mores Cookie Pie

 

Homemade Snickers Ice Cream Bars

Homemade Snickers Ice Cream Bars

 

Cherry & Blueberry Crumb Bars

Cherry & Blueberry Crumb Bars

 

Creamy No-Bake Avocado Lime Tart

Creamy No-Bake Avocado Lime Tart

 

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

 

Coconut Oil Chocolate Chunk Blondies

Coconut Oil Chocolate Chunk Blondies

 

Phew, that’s it! All 29 Easy + Healthy Recipes for the 4th of July!

I hope you all have a safe, fun, not-too-hot Fourth!! See you back here Tuesday with a new recipe.

XO,

Chelsea

 

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