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July is here! Let’s hear it on long summer days and warm summer nights. Hope you enjoyed a fun long weekend. Please be safe out there.
If you are looking for Fourth of July recipes, here are some of my favorites. The more salad, the better. Browse with images here.
- Dips: Mediterranean Tomato and Feta Dip, Pimento Cheese o Strawberry Salsa
- Salads: Favorite Quinoa Salad, Black Bean Salad, Herbed Potato Salad, Layered Panzanella, Mediterranean Bean Salad o Watermelon Salad with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
- Main Meal: Caprese Sandwiches, Favorite Veggie Burgers o Grilled Pizzas
- Desserts: Almond Cake with Berries on Top, Mixed Berry Crisp o Simple Blueberry Cake
- Extras: Aperol Spritz, Classic Mojitos, Easy Pineapple Mint Popsicleso Strawberry Smoothies
Avocado
Gaby’s Cucumber Salad
Gluten free and vegan
“Made this last night and loved it – so did my daughter! Quick and easy when you get home from work – served with pasta.” – Connie
Berries! Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Strawberries
Gluten-Free Almond Cake with Berries on Top
Gluten free
“Good. I added a little powdered sugar to the Greek yogurt and it was delicious. Thanks for the easy summer showstopper!” – Carrie
More blueberry recipes » (also blackberries, raspberries and strawberries)
Cherries
Balsamic Stone Fruit Sundae
Gluten free and vegan if you use vegan ice cream
“I made this for a cooking class I taught and everyone loved it!! I hope you get more readership, because I tell my patients a lot about your blog :)” – Tricia
corn
Sweet Corn and Black Bean Tacos
Gluten free and easily vegan
“I made these last night and they were GREAT! I loved the flavor; the lime adds a lot. I followed the recipe exactly and they were fantastic the next day for lunch! – Laura
Cucumber
Tzatziki
Gluten free
“This is the best tzatziki recipe ever. I keep coming back to it. Everyone who tries it loves the recipe! Thank you” – Terry
Green Beans
Blackened Green Bean and Quinoa Salad
Gluten-free and easily vegan (skip the feta)
“This might actually be my favorite grain salad ever. The combination of textures is phenomenal– definitely don’t skip the toasted almonds! It’s a bit involved but if you multitask, it comes together quickly. I’ve made it a few times and will definitely continue I’ll do it as long as I can get fresh sweet corn!” – Eleanor
Vegetables
Ashley’s Sun-Dried Tomato Caesar Salad
Vegetarian and delicious
“Tried this last night DELICIOUS and SO EASY! On my favorite lunchtime list. Thank you Kate!” – Carolyn
Herbal medicines
Baked Feta Dip with Cherry Tomatoes
Gluten free (with gluten-free accompaniments)
“Phenomenal Appetizer that everyone loves!! I have served it four times in the last two months and it is a huge hit. So easy to do!!” – Nancy
More basil recipes » (also cilantro and dill)
Kale
Heirloom BLT Salad (with Coconut Bacon!)
Vegan
“Kate, this salad is delicious. The DRESSING–I know everyone goes wild for your coconut bacon, which is awesome and all, but the DRESSING! I love that it is oil free so you can really load up on it. This salad raises the bar for salads in my book. You’ve done it again, Cookie and Kate!” – Tory
Mango
Thai Mango Cabbage Wraps with Crispy Tofu and Peanut Sauce
Easily gluten free and easily vegan
“I made this tonight and it was delicious. A perfect summer meal. I must also say that this is the first time that myself and my boyfriend actually enjoyed (even, loved) tofu! Yay for soggy free perfectly crispy tofu.” – Deana
Peaches
Creamy Peach and Honey Popsicles
Gluten free
“My husband and my favorite recipe! Can you substitute the peaches for other fruits? I’m thinking strawberries or raspberries!” – Mallory (the answer is yes—see my Roasted Berry and Honey Yogurt Popsicles!)
Peppers
Fresh Black Bean Salad
Gluten-free and vegan
“Hi Kate, I forgot how good this salad is! It was served with slow cooker mac and cheese for dinner last night. I really like that you mix the whole salad at once, there’s no separate dressing to prepare, and also the dressing just “dresses” the ingredients and doesn’t drown them!! Perfect summer meal – easy, make ahead, no stove 🙂 Thanks, again, for sharing!” – Chris
Plums
Plum Crisp
Gluten-free and easily vegan (see notes)
“I made this as dessert for a ladies group dinner and everyone LOVED it! Thank you.” – Daniela
Potatoes
Herbed Red Potato Salad (no mayo!)
Gluten-free and vegan
“Absolutely amazing recipe- so fresh and light compared to traditional potato salad and was a hit on my dad’s birthday! Loved it so much we’re doing it again tonight!” – Tori
Radishes
Colorful Veggie Lettuce Wraps
Vegan
“I just made this for dinner and it was delicious! My whole family loved them. Easy to put together and fun to assemble on the table. Thanks for all the great recipes!” – Katherine
Summer Squash
Pesto Squash Noodles and Spaghetti with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Easily gluten free and easily vegan (see notes)
“I didn’t think twice about whipping this one up for tonight because all I had to buy was zucchini and tomatoes. I made it vegan with nutritional yeast and OH MY it was an amazing recipe. So simple! You have quickly become my favorite food blogger! Can’t wait to share this creation with my loved ones. Thank you” – Lauren
More zucchini recipes » (also yellow squash)
Tomatoes
Mediterranean Tomato and Feta Dip
Gluten free
“Made this tonight for a quick dinner. Very tasty! I’ll be bringing it to all the parties/BBQs I’m going to this summer. I love your blog :)” – Jodi
Don’t forget to tag your recipe photos #cookieandkate so we can all see them! If you are looking for an ingredient that is not listed, see my ingredient index for related recipes.
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