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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 06/28/2014Updated: 05/15/2019

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If you’re looking for recipes for Independence Day, look no further! You’ll find something for everyone on this great list.

50+ Recipes for Independence Day on RachelCooks.com

Get your picnic blankets ready and fire up your grills! Here’s a great list of over 50 sides, appetizers, salads and desserts for your Independence Day celebration. This list will keep you full and happy until the last firework dies down. Enjoy!

Vanilla Bean Yogurt Dip with Patriotic Fruit Skewers on RachelCooks.com

Appetizers and Dips

Vanilla Bean Yogurt Dip with Patriotic Fruit Skewers {Rachel Cooks}

Hummus Spinach Artichoke Dip {Rachel Cooks}

Garlic and Herb Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers {Crumbs and Chaos}

Black Bean and Feta Cheese Ugly Dip {Flavor Mosaic}

Hummus with Jalapeño and Lime {Food Faith Fitness}

Healthy Deviled Eggs {fANNEtastic Food}

Green Goddess Veggie Dips Cups {The View from  Great Island}

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus {The Lemon Bowl}

Rainbow Pepper Salsa {Two Healthy Kitchens}

Dill Pickle Bites {The Kitchen is My Playground}

Summer Flatbread with Strawberries, Mango, Avocado, and Goat Cheese {A Spoonful of Flavor}

Mango, Avocado, Strawberry, Habanero Salsa {A Southern Fairytale}

 Orzo Salad Recipe with Yogurt Dill Dressing

Pasta Salads

Orzo Salad with Yogurt Dill Dressing {Rachel Cooks}

Herbed Israeli Couscous with Tomato and Mozzarella {Rachel Cooks}

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad {Snappy Gourmet}

Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes  {Life Tastes Good}

Antipasto Pasta Salad {The Kitchen is My Playground}

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta {Flavor Mosaic}

Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Lemon Vinaigrette {Food Faith Fitness}

Pasta Salad with Tuna {The View from Great Island}

Asian Noodle Salad {The Law Student’s Wife}

Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette {Just a Taste}

Italian Pasta Salad {A Spicy Perspective}

Southwestern Grilled Sweet Potato Salad from TwoPeasandTheirPod.com

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Potato Salads

Southwestern Grilled Sweet Potato Salad {Two Peas and Their Pod}

Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad {Cupcakes and Kale Chips}

Classic Mustard Potato Salad {Around My Family Table}

Roasted Potato and Vegetable Salad {Thrifty Veggie Mama}

Chipotle Potato Salad with Crispy Shallots {The Hopeless Housewife}

reduced fat cucumber salad

Salads

Reduced Fat Cucumber Salad {Rachel Cooks}

Quinoa Salad with Grapes and Celery {Rachel Cooks}

Yogurt Broccoli Salad {Snappy Gourmet}

Candy Bar and Grape Salad {Crumbs and Chaos}

Greek Flavored Butter Bean Salad {An Edible Mosaic}

Green Bean Cherry Tomato Salad {Lemons for Lulu}

Quinoa, White Bean,and Bell Pepper Salad {An Edible Mosaic}

Mexican Quinoa Salad {fANNEtastic Food}

Carrot Salad with Citrus and Pecans {Seasonal and Savory}

Layered Seven Bean Salad in a Jar {The View from Great Island}

Colorful Cruciferous Quinoa Salad {The View from Great Island}

Four Bean Salad with Quinoa, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Sunflower Seeds {The Lemon Bowl}

Strawberry Broccoli Salad {The Law Student’s Wife}

Mediterranean Confetti Quinoa Salad { Two Healthy Kitchens}

Black Bean and Barley Salad with Jalapeño Lime Dressing {Thrifty Veggie Mama}

Mojito Fruit Salad {Mom On Timeout}

patriotic sugar cookies

Desserts

Patriotic Funfetti Sugar Cookies {Rachel Cooks}

Easy One Bowl Brownies {Life Tastes Good}

Flourless Peanut Butter Cup Swirl Brownies {Cupcakes and Kale Chips}

Black and White Dessert Bars (Grain Free) {Seasonal and Savory}

Trail Mix Cookies {The Law Student’s Wife}

Brown Butter Churro Crispy Treats {The Law Student’s Wife}

Key Lime Pie with Coconut Macaroon Crust {Two Peas and Their Pod}

3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Squares {Cookies and Cups}

I hope these recipes help you enjoy a happy and safe holiday!

 

 

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  1. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Love this round-up! I can’t wait to try a few of these on the Fourth of July! Thank you so much for including my recipe!

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  2. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    I’m drooling looking at all of these! Thanks, as always, for including my recipes!

    Reply
  3. Tahnycooks says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:24 am

    This collection made my mouth water! great line up!

    Reply
  4. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:18 am

    This is awesome! Thanks for sharing :)

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  5. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    June 28, 2014 at 7:16 am

    So many great recipes here! Thank you so much for including me – happy weekend! :)
    Pinning as well!

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