4th Of July Recipes

I think grilled foods make the best 4th of July recipes! These classics look impressive, but take just minutes to prepare. My whole family loves these easy dishes, and yours will, too.

The Best Burgers

This is my family’s go-to burger recipe all the time, but especially for Independence Day. If you want to change it up, though, you can’t go wrong with my turkey burgers or salmon burgers.

Grilled Lobster Tail

If you want to go all out for the holiday, you can’t beat my grilled lobster tail recipe. It looks fancy and feels special, but it’s also super easy — and a fraction of the cost of a restaurant.

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

My juicy grilled chicken skewers with vegetables are perfect for any summer meal, and they’re the perfect addition to your 4th of July menu. And you can customize them to your heart’s content!

Grilled Salmon

Learn how to grill salmon perfectly with my easy grilled salmon recipe! It turns out moist and flaky, with simple ingredients and quick prep.

While you have your grill going for your main dish, don’t forget about those grilled side dishes! I’m all about the veggies at my celebration. Who knows, these just might become the talk of your Fourth of July party!

Grilled Zucchini

My easy grilled zucchini recipe is tender, charred, and full of flavor. Make it in just 15 minutes, with olive oil and simple seasonings.

Cauliflower Steak

My easy grilled cauliflower steak is crispy, tender and caramelized, all with simple ingredients. This makes a tasty side dish, but it can also double as a vegetarian option main dish.

Grilled Broccoli

Who says 4th of July recipes have to be fancy? My grilled broccoli is so simple, but it’s the perfect side to round out your meal. And I’ve got 2 ways to grill it.

Grilled Patty Pan Squash

Learn how to cook patty pan squash with my fast & easy patty pan squash recipe. You can make it using the stovetop, oven, air fryer or grill!

Since it’s steamy hot this time of year, salads are the epitome of 4th Of July food! While you can certainly whip up a pasta salad, I’ve got plenty of lighter options. Here are some of my faves that either store well or take just minutes to assemble — so you can bring them along to your cookout or whip them up fast while you’re there.

Cauliflower Potato Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Sugar Free Coleslaw

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Antipasto Salad

Three Bean Salad

Don’t forget about the red, white, and blue — this is probably my favorite part! These festive 4th Of July desserts boast Independence Day colors and will satisfy your sweet tooth. But they also contain no added sugar, and are perfect for cooling off on a hot day.

And if you want to get fancy with a cake, I highly recommend my sugar free cheesecake, topped with red and blue berries.

Watermelon Pizza

It’s juicy, it’s sweet, it’s refreshing. My watermelon pizza is probably my favorite 4th of July recipe of all. Make it with me and see why my family loves it so much.

Berry Ricotta Dessert

This berry ricotta dessert is easily one of my most popular 4th of July recipes. Not only is it a classic red, white, and blue, it requires no advance planning. Perfect for a last-minute treat!

Sugar Free Jello

That store-bought stuff has nothing on my homemade jello! What you see here is strawberry, but you can use different berries to make red and blue colors.

Yogurt Bark

With juicy raspberries and blueberries, crunchy almonds, and a creamy, icy honey yogurt backdrop, this is the ultimate festive recipe to make ahead for the 4th of July. It only takes a few minutes!