4th of July Recipe Roundup

Happy 4th of July! Yes, it’s early, and yes, we’ve all been cooking out for at least a month now, but this weekend is a great time to kick off some summer celebrations. Watermelon slices, tons of burgers and brats (of the vegan variety), salads galore, fireworks and citronella candles, spending time outside, and allllll of the beer.

But it’s those cookouts that I want to stress. There’s something about eating al fresco that I just LOVE. The fresh air, the sounds of summer, and the sun beating down on you as it falls below the horizon. It’s wonderful and something I wish I could capture in a bottle.

But until that technology is developed, here is a roundup of recipes you can use for the coming holiday, or for any cookout this summer (and next!). Thanks to all of my fellow food bloggers for contributing to this roundup. I’m sure you’ll find something (or many things) that you’ll want to make in the coming months.

Here are 50 recipes, to signify 50 states of the US 🙂

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Dips

Homemade Spinach Hummus from The Urben Life

Homemade Spinach Hummus from The Urben Life

BBQ Hummus from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Garlic Jalapeno Hummus from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Carrot, Cumin and Chickpea Dip from A Less Irritable Life

Creamy Spring Pea Guacamole from One Hungry Bunny

Summer Pineapple Salsa from Sincerely Nourished

Salads

Red Pepper Hummus Potato Salad from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Red Pepper Hummus Potato Salad from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Mexican Lentil Salad from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Summer Bean and Veggie Salad from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Vegan Quinoa Black Bean Salad from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Thai Summer Roll Salad from The Mexitalian

Summer Vegetable Dill Pasta Salad from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Vegan BLT Pasta Salad with Almond Cream Aioli from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Summer Vegetable Couscous Salad from The Urben Life

Vegan Broccoli Salad with Tahini Dressing from Karl Cooks

Cucumber Carrot Salad with Sesame Seeds from Making Healthy Choices

Low Carb, Vegetarian Egg and Hummus Ball Salad from …and a Dash of Cinnamon

Grilled Romaine Hearts and Figs from C It Nutritionally

Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous from Sprinkle of Vanilla Sugar

Zesty Pasta Salad with White Beans, Raisins and Grapefruit Vinaigrette from Coach Debbie Runs

7 Layer Mediterranean Salad from Confessions of a Mother Runner

7 Layer Mediterranean Salad from Confessions of a Mother Runner

Grilled Green Vegetable Salad from Tasting Page

Easy Red Cabbage Salad from Tasting Page

Sides

Mini Caprese Cornbread Muffins from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Mini Caprese Cornbread Muffins from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Vegan Beer Baked Beans from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

BBQ Chickpea Spread with Quick Pickled Onions from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Garden Fresh Low Sodium Gazpacho from Hacking Salt

Red, White & Blue Appetizers from Family Food on the Table

Grilled Polenta Bruschetta from Simple and Savory

Roasted Red Pepper Deviled Eggs from …and a Dash of Cinnamon

Vegan Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese from Casey the College Celiac

Main Dishes

Jerk Tempeh with Black Beans and Quinoa from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Jerk Tempeh with Black Beans and Quinoa from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Black Bean Sweet Potato Burgers from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

A Quick & Easy Bean Burger Recipe from Sinful Nutrition

Desserts

Whole Wheat Strawberry Shortcake Cups from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Whole Wheat Strawberry Shortcake Cups from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Neapolitan Nice Cream Sandwiches from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Healthier Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Peach Pie Blondie Bars  from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Peanut Butter Blondie Brownies from Healthy Helper

Peanut Butter Blondie Brownies from Healthy Helper

Blackberry Cornbread Muffins from Karl Cooks

Dairy-free Honey Basil Ice Cream from The Mexitalian

Chocolate Coconut Protein Brownies from …and a Dash of Cinnamon

Red White and Blue Popsicles from Summer Price

Drinks

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Shrubhattan from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Roasted Strawberry Margaritas from Eat, Drink, Be Healthy!

Rhubarb Shrub from Judy Matusky

Watermelon Strawberry Lime Cooler from Fit Living Eats

Watermelon Strawberry Lime Cooler from Fit Living Eats

Berry Patriotic Chia Seed Pudding from Tasting Page

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