Easy & Delicious 4th of July Side Dishes
Ever ask these questions??
What should I bring to the 4th of July party? OR I want to try some new side dishes this 4th, what should I make?
Well, I‘ve got you covered. Here are a few of my tried and true and best 4th of July side dishes that I have gathered over the years. And the good news is they are all easy and can be prepped in advance! YIPPEE!
Red White and Blue Salad
Photo by Freutcake
4th of July Red White and Blue Salad
Ingredients
- 1-pint blueberries
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- fresh basil
- good aged balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- fresh mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Wash blueberries and cherry tomatoes and drain. Half cherry tomatoes and toss in a serving bowl with blueberries.
- Slice mozzarella cheese into 1/4 or 1/2" slices and then cut into small stars with a cookie cutter.
- Tear fresh basil over the top and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
Herb Potato Salad (No Mayo)
Pasta BLT Salad
Cucumber Dill Salad
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced ¼ inch thick on bias
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate. Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring once. Rinse cucumbers and drain well.
- In a bowl, combine the white vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Salting the cucumbers makes the dressing flavorful, not watered down. It also makes the cucumbers taste more like cucumbers. It intensifies their flavor and the crunch!. The salting process takes about 30 minutes and is well worth it.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
50.79Fat (grams)
0.19Sat. Fat (grams)
0.05Carbs (grams)
11.62Fiber (grams)
0.91Net carbs
10.71Sugar (grams)
8.45Protein (grams)
0.96Sodium (milligrams)
1167.57Cholesterol (grams)
0
Alternative presentation
Watermelon Basil Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cubed
- 2 cups sliced English cucumber, or cucumber seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons basil thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoon lime juice or sub balsamic vinegar (to taste)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl add the watermelon, cucumber, feta, and basil. Squeeze the lime over the salad, drizzle with olive oil, and season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed and serve.
Notes
- Sub mint for the basil
- Omit the cucumbers and cut watermelon into wedges for a different look and taste.
- Try substituting a good syrupy balsamic for the lime juice