July is here! Let’s listen to it on long summer days and hot summer evenings. Hope you are having a fun long weekend. Please be safe there.
If you are looking for 4th of July recipes, Here are some of my favorites. The more salads, the better. Browse the photos here.
- Dips: Mediterranean Tomato and Feta Dip, chilli cheese Or Strawberry Salsa
- Salads: Favorite quinoa salad, Black bean salad, Potato salad with herbs, Layered Panzanella, Mediterranean bean salad Or Watermelon salad with herb yogurt sauce
- Main dishes: Caprese sandwiches, Favorite veggie burgers Or Grilled Pizzas
- desserts: Almond Berry Cake, Berry crisp Or Simple blueberry cake
- Supplements: Aperol Spritz, Classic mojitos, Easy Pineapple Mint PopsiclesOr Strawberry smoothies
Lawyer
Gaby’s cucumber salad
Gluten-free and vegan
“Did it immediately 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
” So well. I added a little powdered sugar to the Greek yogurt and it was delicious. Thank you for this easy summer show! – Carrie
More blueberry recipes » (Also blackberries, raspberries And strawberries)
Cherries
Stone fruit balsamic sundae
Gluten-free and vegan if using vegan ice cream
“I made this for a cooking class I taught and everyone loved it!! I hope you get more readers because I tell a lot of my patients about your blog :)” – Tricia
But
Sweet Corn and Black Bean Tacos
Gluten-free and easily vegan
“I made these last night and they were WONDERFUL! I loved the flavor; the lime adds a lot. I followed the recipe to the letter and they are fabulous the next day for lunch! -Laura
Cucumber
tzatziki
Gluten free
“This is the best tzatziki recipe ever. I come back to it again and again. Everyone who tastes it wants the recipe! Thank you very much” –Terry
Green beans
Charred Green Bean and Quinoa Salad
Gluten-free and easily vegan (avoid feta)
“This might be my favorite grain salad. The combination of textures is phenomenal – definitely don’t skip the toasted almonds! It’s a bit of a hassle, but if you’re multi-tasking, it goes pretty quickly. I have made this many times now and will definitely continue to do so as long as I can get fresh sweet corn! – Elinor
Green vegetables
Ashley’s Sun-Dried Tomato Caesar Salad
Vegetarian and delicious
“I tried this last night, it was DELICIOUS and SO EASY! On my lunchtime favorites list. Thank you Kate!” -Carolina
Herbs
Baked Feta Dip with Cherry Tomatoes
Gluten-free (with gluten-free side dishes)
“Phenomenal appetizer that everyone loves!! I’ve served it four times in the past two months and it’s a big hit. Very easy to do!!” -Nancy
More basil recipes » (Also coriander And dill)
kale
BLT Heirloom Salad (with coconut bacon!)
vegan
“Kate, this salad is so delicious. THE DRESSING ROOM – I know everyone is going wild for your coconut bacon, which is wonderful and all, but the DRESSING ROOM! I love that it’s oil-free, so you can really fill it up. This salad raises the bar for salads in my book. You did it again, Cookie and Kate! ” – Conservative
mango
Thai cabbage and mango wraps with crispy tofu and peanut sauce
Easily gluten-free and easily vegan
“I made them tonight and they are so delicious. A perfect summer meal. I also have to say that this is the first time me and my boyfriend have enjoyed (even, loved) tofu! Yeah for perfectly crispy, soggy tofu. – Deana
Peaches
Creamy peach and honey popsicles
Gluten free
“My husband and my favorite recipe! Can you substitute the peaches with other fruit? I was thinking strawberry or raspberry! – Mallory (the answer is yes – check out my Yogurt popsicles with roasted berries and honey!)
peppers
Fresh black bean salad
Gluten-free and vegan
“Hi Kate, I had forgotten how delicious this salad was! I served this with slow cooker mac and cheese for dinner last night. I really like that you mix the whole salad at once, no separate dressing to prepare, and also that the dressing just “dresses” the ingredients and does not drown them!! Perfect summer meal – easy, make ahead, no stovetop use 🙂 Thanks again for sharing! – Chris
Plums
Crispy Plums
Gluten-free and easily vegan (see notes)
“I made it as a dessert for a ladies group dinner and everyone loved it! Thank you.” –Danièle
Potatoes
Red potato salad with herbs (without mayonnaise!)
Gluten-free and vegan
“Absolutely wonderful recipe – so fresh and light compared to traditional potato salad and a hit on my dad’s birthday! I loved it so much we’re doing it again tonight! –Tori
Radishes
Colorful Veggie Lettuce Wraps
vegan
“I just made these for dinner and they were delicious! My whole family loved them. Easy to assemble and fun to put together at the table. Thank you for all these wonderful recipes!” –Catherine
summer squash
Squash noodles with pesto and spaghetti with burst cherry tomatoes
Easily gluten-free and easily vegan (see notes)
“I had no hesitation in making this one for tonight since all I had to buy was the zucchini and tomatoes. I made it vegan with nutritional yeast and OH MY, it’s an amazing recipe. So simple! You are quickly becoming my favorite food blogger! I can’t wait to share this creation with my loves. Thanks” -Lauren
More zucchini recipes » (Also yellow squash)
Tomatoes
Mediterranean Tomato and Feta Dip
Gluten free
“I made this tonight for a quick dinner. It was so delicious! I will be bringing it to all the parties/BBQs I go 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, check out my ingredient index for relevant recipes.
Other resources you might enjoy: 23 make-ahead breakfast recipes, 45 recipes that pack well for lunch And 20 Simple Weekday Dinners. You can shop my kitchen essentials here. do not forget to follow us on Pinterest for a constant stream of recipe inspiration!
