Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant and refreshing 4th of July Patriotic Salads! Featuring colorful ingredients in red, white, and blue, these salads are perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- Cherry tomatoes or sliced strawberries for red
- Blueberries or purple grapes for blue
- Feta cheese or mozzarella balls for white
- Cucumbers, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh herbs like basil or mint
- Olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Rinse and dry all fresh greens and vegetables.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange the greens on a large platter or bowl.
- Add Patriotic Colors: Scatter cherry tomatoes/strawberries, blueberries, and cheese over the greens to create red, white, and blue sections.
- Finish with Dressing: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh herbs for added flavor and color.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite seasonal fruits and veggies. For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or chickpeas. Serve chilled for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: 4th of July salad, patriotic salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe