Gluten Free 4th of July Recipes for a Delicious Celebration!
Looking for gluten-free 4th of July recipes? I’ve got you covered, from refreshing drinks to delectable desserts and everything in between. Happy 4th of July!
How will you be celebrating the 4th of July this year??? I know what I will NOT be doing…
Hosting our usual 4th of July celebration and pool party at our house. Nope. Not me. Not this year…
Instead, I plan to be lounging on the beach with my family, tropical cocktail in hand, soaking up a little Hawaiian sunshine š
But if you’re hosting this year, or looking for a delicious dish to bring to the party, here are some of my favorite gluten-free 4th of July-friendly recipes. Not only are they all gluten-free, but there are also many meatless and dairy-free options as well. Enjoy!
Gluten-Free 4th of July Recipes
Gluten-Free 4th of July Drinks
- Fresh Strawberry Basil Lemonade (No Added Sugar). This strawberry lemonade is so delicious on its own or lightened up with sparkling water. You can also spike it with a little vodka. Shh…I’ll never tell š
- Fresh Peach Margarita and Fresh Peach Spritzer. Perfect for those who love all things peachy!
- Rosemary Cherry Crush. I rarely drink soda, but I make an exception for anything with ginger beer!
Gluten-Free 4th of July Appetizers
- Creamy Triple Pepper & Kale Dip. My healthy take on the all-time favorite spinach dip!
- Quick & Easy 3-Ingredient Lentil Feta Bruschetta. A SUPER easy last-minute appetizer when you need an appetizer in a hurry. You can make this in less than 5 minutes, and it’s SO good!
- Spicy Roasted Chickpeas. Every 4th of July party needs a little something spicy!
Gluten-Free 4th of July Main Courses
- Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is an easy, hearty, make-ahead-friendly 4th of July dish everyone loves!
- Grilled Thai Chicken with Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce is delicious & super easy if you make it w/ ready-made pesto.
- Pea and Herbed Goat Cheese Tart is easy to make ahead of time and so delicious!
Gluten-Free 4th of July Side Dishes
- Lemony Kale Pasta and Pistachio Salad. This salad turned my kale-averse hubby into a convert!
- Easiest Ever Vegan Chickpea Salad. I’ve made this multiple times for a potluck. I never come home with leftovers. Seriously, so good!
- Quinoa Bowl with Citrus, Avocado, and Edamame. A gorgeously healthy salad!
Gluten-Free 4th of July Desserts
- Luscious Lemonade Pie “Deconstructed”. My favorite summertime dessert as a kid, with a “deconstructed” twist!
- Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. Vegan cheesecake never looked so delicious!
- Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies. Just because every party needs a delicious gluten-free chocolate chip cookie to celebrate with!
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great menu and cool have a fab time in Hawaii
Great roundup! I hope youāll share your best post of the week on my Friday Flash Blog Linky Party going on ALL weekend at The Jenny Evolution.
Jennifer
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We usually have a large mixture of kids and adults and we adults love jello-shooter so I always make those and I make some “jello-shooters” for the kids with out the alcohol and I add little pieces of fruit in the kids jello and they love it!
My favorite picnic or pool party go to is Kristen’s Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. I can’t even begin to described how good this is and I am always receiving compliments on it.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/kristens-bacon-ranch-potato-salad/detail.aspx
A little trip to Hawaii sounds perfect, I hope you have a great time! Thanks for including my tart in your roundup!
Chocolate chip chessecake stuffed strawberries Sounds delicious! Think I may have some new recipes to try out for the Fourth of July. Also I like to make a healthy treat for my son by slices bananas and freezing them for 1-2 hours then blending them up to make a healthy Icecream substitute!
The 4th of July is such a great eating holiday-love your menu! Hawaii sounds very good -enjoy š
Did someone say kale? Ohhhhhhhhhh….the dip looks divine and I KNOW my kids will LOVE it! What a gorgeous blog! I’m your new biggest fan. So glad Dr. Lynne introduced me to you!
Wendy =)
Love this menu, ooh la la. We are featuring one of your recent recipes in our July 4th newsletter but I’m not telling which one…
Thanks so much Lauren for sharing my recipe in you newsletter recipe round-up! Happy 4th to you and your family!!
fun menu and have fun in Hawaii š
YUM!!
This all look so amazing! I need to make those griled veggie polenta stacks. š
I hope you and your family have an amazing time. My parents usually host a bbq but since it’s in the middle of the week, they aren’t sure.
also wanted to add, can’t wait to try your Lemony Kale Pasta and Pistachio Salad!
My fave summer picnic, pool, or beach treat is frozen cut up fruit! It is so awesome and both children and adults love it. What often surprises everyone is the frozen grapes… especially if you have been able to get hold of some rare but wonderful champagne small grapes.. they are out of this world frozen! For the beach, just bring large containers, and then clear cups to serve in. For picnic and pool you can serve in scooped out watermelon or canteloupes, or wonderful hostess bowls. We also love to bring hummus and gluten free chips or rice thins with us to these events. For the same events we have plenty of cut up veggies as well with everyone’s fave dip/sauce. And don’t forget the hydrating coconut water!
Cathy B*****y pbprojecthope at yahoodotcom
Thanks for all your great suggestions Cathy! My kids are huge fans of frozen grapes too-thanks for the reminder that I need to pop some in the freezer! Happy 4th of July š
My favorite is usually a big platter of veggies with green goddess dip, but I’m deifintely trying your polenta stacks!
I love making a big pitcher of sweet tea and margaritas!
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You’ve done it again. Drooling over the food photos and gotta win these dishes. I don’t know which recipe to try first š
Thanks so much Kim!! I hope you and your family have a fabulous 4th!! š
Favorite Pool party treat is vegetables with dip, any kind of dip!!
I love portobello mushrooms slathered in Sweet Baby Ray’s gluten free Honey BBQ sauce. Add a few scallions and a hint of garlic. While everyone else is munching on cow and bird and you’re wondering if it’s breaded or has any soy, I’m in heaven. Non gluten free people tell me they love my mushrooms. They would look extra good on that lovely red Pottery Barn serving bowl!
As it’s going to be a church function, I’m hoping for lots and lots and lots of home churned ice cream also.
Margaritas and guacamole!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I want to come to this party EA! Thanks for including my cocktail and I’m with you on the Ginger Beer too…never knew of it until a couple of years ago and now it’s a favorite.
Love being included in your pool party menu! It all looks delish.
I love watermelon at pool parties! š
She beat me to it, but I agree with Heather… Sangria! Or any type of refreshing fruity cocktail, as long as there is alcohol in it somewhere! And all food should be on a stick, because who wants to juggle a plate and utensils while trying to hold a cocktail? Grilled meat or chicken or shrimp, on a stick. Fruit or grilled veggies, on a stick. Frozen treats, on a stick. That way everyone has a free hand to hold a drink! š
Sangria, heavy on the fruit!