30 Healthy 4th of July Recipes

These healthy Fourth of July recipes are perfect for patriotic parties and celebrations!

We have some red, white, and blue recipes, side dishes, main courses, refreshing salads, and other healthy treats for Independence Day!

If you like good food with healthy ingredients and celebrating, we've got something for you!

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Watermelon Blueberry Sparklers

To make these adorable sparklers, you'll need just a few simple ingredients: a star-shaped cookie cutter and some wooden skewers. This is the perfect recipe for kids!

Watermelon, Blueberry, and Feta Salad

If you love refreshing, summery salads, this is the recipe you have to serve for your Fourth of July party! The juicy watermelon, tangy blueberries, and feta cheese are a perfect combination for a hot summer day.

Watermelon blueberry fruit salad in a blue bowl.

Fruit and Cheese Kabobs

Tantalize your taste buds with this classic fruit and cheese pairing drizzled with a little honey. These easy kabobs are the perfect appetizer for a summer BBQ.

Fruit and cheese skewers on a white plate with a small bowl of honey.

Easy Flag Platter

This crowd pleaser is a cinch to pull together and can even be assembled by the kiddos! You'll need some fresh berries and yogurt pretzels to make this American flag tray.

American flag fruit platter with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and yogurt pretzels.

Red, White & Blue Yogurt Bark

This super easy healthy dessert or snack frozen yogurt bark can be pulled together in just a few minutes!

Healthy 7-Layer Dip

This healthier seven-layer dip includes refried beans, creamy avocado, green chilis, shredded cheese, yogurt, chopped tomatoes, and more for a festive Tex-Mex dip the whole family will love.

A healthier 7-layer dip in a large white bowl on a wooden board with blue corn chips.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe

These grilled chicken thighs are a must for your party menu! They're a grilling classic that everyone loves.

Grilled chicken thighs topped with barbecue sauce on a platter.

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

This easy cream cheese fruit dip is perfect when served with fresh fruit or cookies! It's an easy dessert or appetizer that serves a crowd.

Frozen Berry Yogurt Bites

These healthy yogurt bites are a great dessert on a hot day. Use your favorite fruit like blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries to make them.

Frozen yogurt berry chocolate bites on a small green plate.

Strawberry Cucumber Salad

Fresh strawberries and juicy cucumber combine in this delightfully unique salad recipe! It's topped with crumbly feta and plenty of fresh herbs, along with a good drizzle of olive oil.

A large white bowl with cucumber strawberry salad topped with herbs and feta.

Lemon Herb Grilled Shrimp

Succulent grilled shrimp topped with lemon and herbs. You'll love how simple this recipe is to make!

Corn Feta Salad

Fresh summer sweet corn combined with fresh herbs, jalapeno, and mellow feta cheese. You don't even need to cook the corn before adding it to this salad!

Baked Chicken Wings

Classic baked chicken wings are welcome at any party! Serve them as an appetizer or main course.

Watermelon Pizza

This super cute watermelon pizza will be a hit with kids and adults! It's a healthy treat made with Greek yogurt, a little honey, and your favorite fresh fruit.

Black Bean Bell Pepper Salad

A simple chopped bell pepper and black bean salad with some spices and citrus juice that makes for a wonderful side dish. Great for a picnic or barbecue, this dish can be made ahead of time and saved in the refrigerator.

A black bean salad with bell peppers in a glass bowl.

Grilled Juicy Pork Chops

I'll show you how to grill the juiciest pork chops in a few easy steps! You'll make a dry rub with brown sugar and a flavorful blend of spices that brings out the pork's fantastic flavor.

Juicy grilled pork chops topped with herbs on a serving platter.

Melon Prosciutto Salad

This beautiful melon ball salad with mozzarella and prosciutto is easy to pull together but makes for a standout salad!

Grilled Flank Steak

This marinated, grilled flank steak recipe can't be beat. It's the best way to grill a juicy flank steak while giving it amazing flavor.

Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Use this grilled pineapple salsa on top of grilled meat, or serve it with tortilla chips. Grilling the pineapple brings out a surprising level of flavor and sweetness.

Pineapple salsa in a white bowl with a silver serving spoon.

Grilled Apricots

An elevated dessert that's delightfully easy to make! These grilled apricots are ready in just a few minutes.

Healthy Turkey Burgers

These fantastic grilled turkey burgers have loads of flavor, thanks to the addition of Worcestershire sauce and a seasoning blend.

A healthy, grilled turkey burger with vegetables and cheese on a bun.

Blueberry Blackberry Galette

You can make this fruity galette with frozen or fresh blueberries and blackberries. It's one of our favorite desserts to serve on the holiday weekend.

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables

Zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion are topped with a great spice blend and grilled till tender. This easy side dish is perfect for backyard barbecues.

Chopped vegetables on four metal skewers.

Heirloom Tomato Stone Fruit Salad Recipe

You'll combine juicy peaches and fresh heirloom tomatoes for this delicious salad. It will be your new favorite salad for summer parties!

A summer heirloom tomato salad with stone fruit in a bowl.

Summer Squash Tomato Gratin

Fresh veggies combine to make this sensational gratin that can be served as a main course or side dish. Topped with a crispy, cheesy crust, this gratin is an excellent way to enjoy summer vegetables.