The iced tea is brewing, the stars and stripes tablecloth is draped on the picnic table and the grill is hot. If you’re prepping for your July 4th quarantine meal with the fam, we’ve got a few recipes to pass your way. You don’t have to derail all your training and nutrition progress because of a holiday barbecue though, friends! Read on for some healthy July 4th recipes that are so delicious, no one will believe they’re actually healthy. And follow us on Instagram for more recipes, fitness gear and training tips!
1. Vegan and Gluten-Free Black Bean Quinoa Burgers via @jessicainthekitchen
If the words “strawberry BBQ sauce” don’t make your mouth water, we’re not sure what will. Recipe here!
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2. Mediterranean Pasta Salad via @sweetpotatosoul
Marinated tofu, olives, basil, grilled zucchini and tomatoes come together for one glorious side dish. Get this plant-based recipe here.
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3. Healthy Broccoli Salad via @allthehealthythings
This flavorful broccoli side dish is anything but boring. Recipe is in the caption and right here!
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4. Grilled Salmon Skewers via @foodieinnewyork
Get ready to meet the salmon of your dreams. Recipe is here!
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5. Grapefruit Salad via @fitmencook
Spice up your salad game with some ruby red grapefruit and fresh avocado. Recipe is in the caption!
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6. Rock Shrimp Ceviche Shooters via @chefkaichase
These drool-inducing shooters are sure to be a hit with your quarantine team. Recipe here!
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7. Tofu Veggie Kabobs via @foodheaven
Tofu packs a delicious and protein-filled punch in these meatless kabobs. Get the recipe here.
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8. Fresh Summer Salad via @veggiepeggy
Like Peggy says, this salad is a big dill. Delicious recipe in the caption!
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9. Swordfish and Salmon on a Stick via @thekitchenista
Angela suggests getting your hands on a cast-iron skillet if you don’t have a grill. Mouthwatering details are in the caption!
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10. Pickled Jalapenos via @sophia_roe
Make these pickled jalapenos and toss them on all the things. Details are in the caption!
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11. Shrimp Avocado via @stay_snatched
Get ready to make this tasty salad every weekend. Get the recipe here or in the caption!
12. Peach and Pecan Salad via @marisamoore
Peach, pecans and feta? Yes, please! Get the recipe in the caption!
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13. Salmon Burgers via @dariuscooks
Darius’s contagious smile and salmon burger recipe with quick pickled onions fill our hearts with joy. Get the recipe here!
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14. Watermelon Salad via @immaculatebites
Do yourself a (tasty) favor and complete your July 4th spread with this healthy, yet so delicious watermelon salad. Recipe here!
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15. Green Marinade via @preciouscore
Whatever protein you plan to throw on the grill over the holiday weekend, make sure you take it up a few notches with Precious’s special green marinade spiked with a tasty trio of spices. Recipe here!
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Melody Rose Rowan is the CEO + hostess with the mostess at @CuteStays. When she isn’t blogging about style and interior design for her blog MustacheMelrose.com, Melody can be found renovating @MaxineTheAirstream with her husband, Scott, or playing with her two rescue dog-sons, Jake and Finn. Say hi at @mustachemelrose!