Looking for healthy Fourth of July recipes? Whether you’re grilling with friends or relaxing at home, Independence Day is a great time to try something new in the kitchen. Each month, our registered dietitians pick easy, delicious, and nutritious recipes to help you eat well. Check out their top healthy July 4 recipes—perfect for your holiday celebration.
Appetizers + snacks
- Pizza Mini Quiches via LauraFuentes.com
- Peanut Butter, Jelly and Apple Roll-ups via Food.com
- Cheese and Meat Kabobs via DelightfulEMade
- Homemade Snap Peas Chips via Side Chef
- Six Easy Lunch Kabobs via Mom On Timeout
- Turkey and Cheese “Sushi” Sandwich via The Weary Chef
Salads and Sides
- Lightened Up Broccoli Pasta Salad via YellowBlissRoad
- Chopped Asparagus Salad via The View from the Great Island
- Cauliflower “Potato” Salad via Delish.com
- Watermelon Caprese via SkinnyTaste
- Strawberry Spinach Salad via Add a Pinch
- “Lightened Up” Waldorf Salad via My Gorgeous Recipes
- Grilled Watermelon and Avocado Salad via Abbey’s Kitchen
- Spring Pea Salad via What’s Gaby Cooking
Mains
- Salmon Sliders with Lemon-Dill Spread Recipe via the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Avocado Salsa Chicken via The Whole Cook
- Jicama Salad with Lime-Marinated Shrimp Recipe via the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Sweets
- Vanilla Chia Pudding via FeedYourPotential365
