Summer is in full swing. Independence Day, family vacations and get togethers with friends is a big part of summer relaxing time. Clearly, we’re in the wonderful season of summer. The time of year when fun, food, fireflies, favorite swimming holes, and long sunny days all combine to make you feel like you’ve been given a fabulous gift. It is also a season where many of us are starting to harvest our backyard garden harvest.
To celebrate summer and our independence stand on July 4th, 1776, we want the tastiest and prettiest gluten-free recipes! And of course, some of those recipes will also bear the patriotic colors of red, white, and blue. What we want to avoid is being tied to the kitchen. We all want to share time in the sun with friends and family. Here are a few ideas for summer eats to share in the heat.
Here are a few packaged foods that are easy to share.
Gluten-free Basket
Finding gluten-free food that’s picnic-friendly is easy. Toss these items and the produce of your choice together for an oh-so-good meal.
- Grain-free Tortilla Chips
- Green Chili Salsa
- Green Olives
- Potato Chips
- Coconut Granola
- Fresh produce of choice: Avocados, grapes, celery, etc.
Plant-based Lunch Basket
This picnic basket is full of all the summer flavors you crave from cherries to pasta salad. Ingredients provided by, Toni, at Plant Based on a Budget.
- Ciabatta Rolls
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Apple Strudel Bites
Reality check- the key to any summer celebration is the food. Here are a few of our favorite recipes that can be easily made in advance to share at that summer get together.
Hearty BLT Salad {Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato}
This hearty BLT salad is filled with tender vegetables, and topped with creamy cheese and crispy bacon for the most delicious salad ever! BLT Salad is keto, low carb, and gluten too! Perfect for meal prep, or for a no-cook Summer meal idea. Add on some cooked rotisserie chicken for a boost of filling protein! Get Recipe
Guardians Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken can be enjoyed as a snack and as a main dish. Enjoy some tasty grilled chicken by following this easy recipe. This recipe is a great grilling option. Prep time is about 15 minutes and cooking time less than 20. Get Recipe
4th of July Celebration Cake
Show your pride for the Red, White and Blue. This fun cake can be the Independence Day centerpiece. Change up the strawberry slices for raspberries on top and blackberries instead of blueberries. This is a fun and tasty cake. Get Recipe
And here are a few more classic recipes:
Red, White, and Blueberry Popsicles
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