July is right here! Let’s hear it for lengthy summer season days and heat summer season evenings. I hope you’re having fun with a enjoyable lengthy weekend. Please be protected on the market.
For those who’re in search of Fourth of July recipes, listed here are a few of my favorites. The extra salads, the higher. Browse with photos right here.
- Dips: Mediterranean Tomato and Feta Dip, Pimento Cheese or Strawberry Salsa
- Salads: Favourite Quinoa Salad, Black Bean Salad, Herbed Potato Salad, Layered Panzanella, Mediterranean Bean Salad or Watermelon Salad with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
- Principal Dishes: Caprese Sandwiches, Favourite Veggie Burgers or Grilled Pizzas
- Desserts: Almond Cake with Berries on Prime, Blended Berry Crisp or Easy Blueberry Cake
- Extras: Aperol Spritz, Basic Mojitos, Simple Pineapple Mint Popsicles, or Strawberry Smoothies
Avocado
Gaby’s Cucumber Salad
Gluten free and vegan
“Made this instantly final night time and beloved it – my daughter as effectively! Fast and simple for once you get dwelling from work – served alongside pasta.” – Connie
Berries! Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries & Strawberries
Gluten-Free Almond Cake with Berries on Prime
Gluten free
“Sooooo good. I added slightly powdered sugar to the Greek yogurt and this was scrumptious. Thanks for the straightforward summer season showstopper!” – Carrie
Extra blueberry recipes » (additionally blackberries, raspberries and strawberries)
Cherries
Balsamic Stone Fruit Sundae
Gluten free and vegan when 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 lots of my sufferers about your weblog :)” – Tricia
Corn
Candy Corn & Black Bean Tacos
Gluten free and simply vegan
“I made these final night time they usually have been WONDERFUL! I beloved the flavour; the lime provides quite a bit. 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 needs the recipe! Thanks a lot” – Terry
Inexperienced Beans
Blackened Inexperienced Bean and Quinoa Salad
Gluten free and simply vegan (skip the feta)
“This would possibly truly be my favorite grain salad ever. The mix of textures is phenomenal– undoubtedly don’t skip the toasted almonds! It’s slightly bit concerned however when 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
Extra inexperienced bean recipes »
Greens
Ashley’s Solar-Dried Tomato Caesar Salad
Vegetarian and scrumptious
“Tried this final night time 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 large hit. Very simple to make!!” – Nancy
Extra 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 fantastic and all, however the DRESSING! I really like that it’s oil-free so you’ll be able to actually load up on it. This salad is elevating the bar for salads in my e-book. You’ve performed 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 season 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—try my Roasted Berry and Honey Yogurt Popsicles!)
Peppers
Contemporary Black Bean Salad
Gluten-free and vegan
“Hello Kate, I had forgotten how scrumptious this salad is! Served it with sluggish cooker mac & cheese for dinner final night time. I actually like that you simply combine the entire salad at one time, no separate dressing to organize, and likewise that the dressing simply “clothes” the elements and doesn’t drown them!! Good summer season meal – simple, 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 Purple Potato Salad (no mayo!)
Gluten-free and vegan
“Completely fantastic 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
Colourful Veggie Lettuce Wraps
Vegan
“I Simply made these for dinner they usually have been scrumptious! My complete household beloved them. Simple to place collectively and enjoyable to assemble on the desk. Thanks for all of the fantastic recipes!” – Katherine
Summer season Squash
Pesto Squash Noodles and Spaghetti with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Simply gluten free and simply vegan (see notes)
“Didn’t suppose 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 a tremendous recipe. So easy! You might be rapidly changing into my favourite meals blogger! Can’t wait to share this creation with my loves. Thanks” – Lauren
Extra 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 season. I really like your weblog :)” – Jodi
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