Easy and Healthy Patriotic Food Ideas
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Celebrating the Fourth of July has never been easier or healthier. Check out these Easy and Healthy Patriotic Food Ideas for your next summer party.
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Patriotic Salad with Quinoa and Berries
“This salad is not only beautiful – it’s fresh and delicious too. I love sweet summer berries in salads and quinoa adds protein and a hearty nutty bite. It’s nice to have a big healthy salad to fill up on when there’s bound to be desserts later.”
American Flag Caprese Salad
“The addition of purple potatoes to the classic mozzarella and tomato salad makes for a patriotic side dish, perfect for any summer party. It looks adorable in the flag design but will look equally tasty mixed together in a bowl if you don’t have the patience to set it up.”
American Flag Vegetable Tray
“This fun American Flag Vegetable Tray Platter and Dill Dip Recipe makes an easy 4th of July party idea!”
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
“Try these easy red, white, and blue Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries for a healthier patriotic dessert!”
4th of July Toast
A creative and easy way to serve breakfast on the Fourth of July!
Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad
“Roasted small red, white and blue potatoes along with roasted red pepper chunks, onions, parsley and lots of lemon zest all tossed while it’s warm in an olive oil and lemon dressing.”
Patriotic Parfait
This parfait recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for the 4th of July or any summer gathering. It is layered with blueberries, strawberries, and a delicious lemon-infused Greek yogurt filling.
10 Minute Easy Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
“Do you need a super fast yet delicious dessert in minutes? Preferably skinny, with few calories? I did too. These Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes in Filo Shells are incredibly easy. Truly, 10 minutes from start to finish… or even less.”
Healthy 4th of July Recipes
When summer sun sizzles, and you’re looking for a no bake dessert that doesn’t require hours in the freezer, this 15 minute Red White and Blue Berry Parfait is the perfect summer treat. Layered with blueberries, strawberries and a delicious lemon infused Greek yogurt filling, this parfait recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for the 4th of July or any summer gathering.
Celebrate all things warm, bright, and fun with this incredibly simple Strawberry Bruschetta– the easiest summer appetizer, ever. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s delicious and pretty, perfect for all your gatherings this summer.
This Frozen Yogurt Bark is a 3 ingredient, 5-minute healthy summer snack you'll want to have in your freezer all season. Super simple to make, this frozen treat is perfect for hot summer days.
Watermelon Granita is a simple and healthy snack, an elegant dessert after a summer meal, a summer teatime treat, or a child-friendly snack they’ll love. It’s simple, refreshing, and oh-so-easy!
A quick and easy Mexican Corn Salad will be a favorite side all summer long. It's healthy, a simplified version of elotes, robust with the warm and spicy flavors of cumin and red pepper. Serve warm or cold, it's simply delicious.
It’s a rite of the warmer season with fresh, sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, and savory feta, drizzled with a sweet poppy seed dressing– A taste of sunny days in every bite.
This Fruit Salad recipe with sweetened mint is a refreshing and delicious addition to summer dining, garden parties, or any time you’re in the mood for an exceedingly delightful treat that is ready in minutes!