July is right here! Let’s hear it for lengthy summer time days and heat summer time evenings. I hope you’re having fun with a enjoyable lengthy weekend. Please be protected on the market.
For those who’re on the lookout for Fourth of July recipes, listed here are a few of my favorites. The extra salads, the higher. Browse with pictures here.
- Dips: Mediterranean Tomato and Feta Dip, Pimento Cheese or Strawberry Salsa
- Salads: Favorite Quinoa Salad, Black Bean Salad, Herbed Potato Salad, Layered Panzanella, Mediterranean Bean Salad or Watermelon Salad with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
- Foremost Dishes: Caprese Sandwiches, Favorite Veggie Burgers or Grilled Pizzas
- Desserts: Almond Cake with Berries on Top, Mixed Berry Crisp or Simple Blueberry Cake
- Extras: Aperol Spritz, Classic Mojitos, Easy Pineapple Mint Popsicles, or Strawberry Smoothies
Avocado
Gaby’s Cucumber Salad
Gluten free and vegan
“Made this instantly final evening and beloved it – my daughter as properly! Fast and straightforward for once you get residence from work – served alongside pasta.” – Connie
Berries! Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries & Strawberries
Gluten-Free Almond Cake with Berries on Top
Gluten free
“Sooooo good. I added slightly powdered sugar to the Greek yogurt and this was scrumptious. Thanks for the straightforward summer time showstopper!” – Carrie
More blueberry recipes » (additionally blackberries, raspberries and strawberries)
Cherries
Balsamic Stone Fruit Sundae
Gluten free and vegan in the event you use vegan ice cream
“I made this for a cooking class I taught and everybody beloved it!! Hopefully you get some extra readership, as a result of I inform so a lot of my sufferers about your weblog :)” – Tricia
Corn
Sweet Corn & Black Bean Tacos
Gluten free and simply vegan
“I made these final evening and so they have been WONDERFUL! I beloved the flavour; the lime provides so much. I adopted the recipe precisely and they’re fabulous the following day for lunch!” – Laura
Cucumber
Tzatziki
Gluten free
“That is the very best tzatziki recipe ever. I come again to it repeatedly. Everybody who tastes it desires the recipe! Thanks a lot” – Terry
Inexperienced Beans
Blackened Green Bean and Quinoa Salad
Gluten free and simply vegan (skip the feta)
“This may truly be my favorite grain salad ever. The mix of textures is phenomenal– positively don’t skip the toasted almonds! It’s slightly bit concerned however in the event you multitask it comes collectively pretty rapidly. I’ve made it a number of instances now and will certainly proceed to take action so long as I can get contemporary candy corn!” – Elinor
Greens
Ashley’s Sun-Dried Tomato Caesar Salad
Vegetarian and scrumptious
“Tried this final evening it was DELICIOUS and SO EASY! On my lunchtime favourite listing. Thanks Kate!” – Carolyn
Herbs
Baked Feta Dip with Cherry Tomatoes
Gluten free (with gluten-free accompaniments)
“Phenomenal Appetizer that everybody loves!! I’ve served it 4 instances over the previous two months and it’s a huge hit. Very straightforward to make!!” – Nancy
More basil recipes » (additionally cilantro and dill)
Kale
Heirloom BLT Salad (with Coconut Bacon!)
Vegan
“Kate, this salad is so scrumptious. The DRESSING–I do know everybody goes wild to your coconut bacon, which is great and all, however the DRESSING! I like that it’s oil-free so you possibly can actually load up on it. This salad is elevating the bar for salads in my e-book. You’ve carried out it once more, Cookie and Kate!” – Tory
Mango
Thai Mango Cabbage Wraps with Crispy Tofu and Peanut Sauce
Simply gluten free and simply vegan
“I made these tonight and they’re so scrumptious. An ideal summer time meal. I additionally mustvsay that that is the primary time myself and my boyfriend have truly loved (even, beloved) tofu! Yay for soggy free completely crisp tofu.” – Deana
Peaches
Creamy Peach & Honey Popsicles
Gluten free
“My husband and my favourite recipe! Can you substitute the peaches for different fruits? Was pondering strawberry or raspberry!” – Mallory (the reply is sure—take a look at my Roasted Berry and Honey Yogurt Popsicles!)
Peppers
Fresh Black Bean Salad
Gluten-free and vegan
“Hello Kate, I had forgotten how scrumptious this salad is! Served it with gradual cooker mac & cheese for dinner final evening. I actually like that you just combine the entire salad at one time, no separate dressing to arrange, and likewise that the dressing simply “clothes” the substances and doesn’t drown them!! Excellent summer time meal – straightforward, make forward, no use of the range 🙂 Thanks, once more, for sharing!” – Kris
Plums
Plum Crisp
Gluten-free and simply vegan (see notes)
“I made this as a dessert for a girls group dinner and everybody LOVED it! Thanks.” – Daniela
Potatoes
Herbed Red Potato Salad (no mayo!)
Gluten-free and vegan
“Completely great recipe- so contemporary and light-weight in comparison with conventional potato salad and was successful throughout my father’s birthday! Favored it a lot we’re making it once more tonight!” – Tori
Radishes
Colorful Veggie Lettuce Wraps
Vegan
“I Simply made these for dinner and so they have been scrumptious! My complete household beloved them. Straightforward to place collectively and enjoyable to assemble on the desk. Thanks for all of the great recipes!” – Katherine
Summer season Squash
Pesto Squash Noodles and Spaghetti with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Simply gluten free and simply vegan (see notes)
“Didn’t assume twice about whipping this one up for tonight since all I had to purchase have been the zucchinis and tomatoes. I made it vegan with dietary yeast and OH MY that is an incredible recipe. So easy! You’re rapidly changing into my favourite meals blogger! Can’t wait to share this creation with my loves. Thanks” – Lauren
More zucchini recipes » (additionally yellow squash)
Tomatoes
Mediterranean Tomato & Feta Dip
Gluten free
“Made this tonight for a fast dinner. It was so scrumptious! I’ll be bringing this to all of the events/BBQs I am going to this summer time. I like your weblog :)” – Jodi
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