July 4th Recipes

From  colorful and delicious Red, White, and Blue Kale and Quinoa Salad to refreshing mocktails and patriotic desserts, we have everything you need to make your Independence Day celebration unforgettable. Explore healthy and flavorful recipes for a star-spangled feast!

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Beverages

Starters

Summer Salads

Grill Classics

Tasty Sides

Sweet Treats


Beverages

Cheers to these refreshing July 4th drinks!

Non-Alcoholic Mojito

The mint in this spirit-free drink is refreshing and cooling, while including a healthy probiotic punch!

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Mango Tango Punch

With a little bit of sweet and a little bit of tart, this Mango Tango Punch  is a thirst-quenching beverage that’s perfect for hot summer days!

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Starters

Kick off with tasty appetizers!

Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a summertime favorite, perfect for an easy dinner and an always-welcome addition to a potluck or cookout. Our Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad is loaded with good4u™ veggies, flavorful roasted red peppers, briny olives, and salt-cured meat. Make a big batch to keep in the fridge… you won’t regret it!

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Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash Roll Ups with Goat Cheese

These delicious roll-ups make great use of all that summer squash. They are simple and quick to put together and make a great side dish or appetizer. If you don’t have an outdoor grill, these can be made on the stovetop in a grill pan.

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Summer Salads

Fresh, vibrant salads for your gatherings!

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Although it may seem like an odd combination, organic watermelon added to the basic mediterranean flavors of feta, basil, and olives tastes like summer in a bowl. Mix it up just prior to serving for a crisp, crunchy, sweet, and salty treat!

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Summer’s Best Tomato Salad

It’s peak tomato season and tomatoes are at their most vibrant—bursting with color, sweetness, and rich flavor—making them the perfect star for this bright and beautiful salad. This show-stopping dish offers a delightful medley of earthy, tangy, and savory notes, with juicy tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and warm spices, balanced by salty feta and crisp pita crackers.

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Melon Salad

Melons in the summertime are the perfect accompaniment to hot days and picnics under the shade of a tree. This combination adds a new flavor to the crisp, sweet melons: mint, cilantro, and a hint of heat with chili powder; it’s cooling and refreshing!

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Simple Cobb Salad with Easy Vinaigrette Dressing

Enjoy freshness in a flash with this simple Cobb Salad. Packed with veggies and protein, topped with a savory, easy vinaigrette dressing, this salad is perfect for those hot summer days.

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Grill Classics

Savor mouthwatering main dishes!

Honey Ale Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Our Honey Ale Pulled Chicken is a mouthwatering blend of tender, juicy chicken infused with the flavors of honey and ale, and a subtle kick of spice. With only 10 minutes of prep and four hours of effortless slow cooking, this dish practically makes itself. Whether you’re hosting a lazy weekend lunch or gathering with friends or family, this recipe promises a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Grilled Red, White & Blue Pork Chops

One of the dangers of grilling food is the formation of heterocyclic amines (HCAs), carcinogenic compounds that form when meat is cooked at high temperatures—especially when cooked over a hot flame. But our grilled pork chops soak in a marinade that not only makes the chops extra juicy and flavorful, but also helps reduce the formation of HCAs (the secret is vitamin E)! This delicious recipe is perfect for Independence Day grilling.

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Grilled Pineapple, Chicken, and Veggie Kabobs

Elevate your grill with these Hawaiian-inspired kabobs, marinated and served with a simple teriyaki sauce… a little taste of the tropics to liven up any day! A touch of vitamin E helps counter the formation of heterocyclic amines (HCAs), carcinogenic compounds that are formed when meat is cooked at high temperatures.

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Tasty Sides

Delicious sides to complete your feast!

Red, White, and Blue Kale and Quinoa Salad

Celebrate summer with this colorful and delicious salad. Kale and quinoa form the base for crunchy nuts, salty cheese, and sweet fresh berries! It makes a delicious compliment to any potluck or barbeque, or turn it into a quick meal by adding cooked chicken or garbanzo beans to round it out.

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Firecracker Cauliflower

Bring some spice into your summer celebration with this fiery hot BBQ-flavored grilled cauliflower dish that everyone will love. Feeling extra spicy? Feel free to add more hot sauce than the recipe calls for and let the fireworks begin!

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BYO Grilled Mac and Cheese

Who doesn’t love the creamy deliciousness of mac and cheese?! It’s a beautiful side dish to a grilled meal on a hot summer day, but who wants to fuss with the stove? Instead, grab your trusty cast iron skillet and slap it on the grill to make a personalized mac and cheese side. We’ve provided a handful of variations to customize your mac, but the sky’s the limit!

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Sweet Treats

Indulge in festive 4th of July desserts!

Red, White, and Blueberry Cupcakes

Bring on the flavor fireworks with these festive Red, White & Blueberry Cupcakes using our Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Mix and Organic Frozen Blueberries + Strawberries. Watch the video to learn how and make them at home!

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Nice Cream

Creamy, sweet, and so easy to make (no ice cream maker required!), nice cream is a perfect hot weather treat—keep a bag of frozen banana slices in the freezer so you can make it anytime the craving strikes.

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