Easy, No-Bake 4th of July Recipes
This Independence Day, celebrate with a selection of easy, no-bake recipes that are both nutritious and low-effort, perfect for anyone mindful of their health. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue or an indoor gathering, these recipes require minimal preparation and offer maximum flavor without the need for an oven. Enjoy delicious dishes packed with antioxidants and wholesome ingredients that support overall well-being.
Red, White, and Blue Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with a patriotic twist that’s as nutritious as it is delightful.
Ingredients:
Fresh spinach leaves
Blackberries or blueberries
Cubed watermelon
Feta cheese
Optional: Grilled chicken, walnuts
Dressing of choice (walnut, poppyseed, or balsamic vinaigrette)
Instructions:
Arrange spinach leaves in a 13” x 9” cake pan.
Create a central square with blackberries or blueberries, leaving a green spinach border.
Alternate rows of cubed watermelon and feta cheese around the berries.
Keep dressing on the side until ready to serve.
Patriotic Fruit Skewers
These colorful fruit skewers are not only a healthy treat but also add a festive touch to your celebration.
Ingredients:
Fresh strawberries
Blackberries
Jicama
Instructions:
Cut strawberries and jicama into bite-sized pieces.
Thread strawberries, blackberries, and jicama onto skewers in a red, white, and blue pattern.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Individual Patriotic Mousse Cups
Impress your guests with these easy-to-make, individual dessert cups that boast patriotic flair.
Ingredients:
Greek yogurt or tofu
Strawberries
Blueberries
Optional: Sweetener (honey, agave, maple syrup), vanilla extract, vanilla meringue cookies
Instructions:
Mix Greek yogurt or tofu with sweetener and optional ingredients like vanilla extract or crushed meringue cookies.
Spoon the mixture into individual clear dessert cups.
Top each cup with alternating strawberries and blueberries on decorative toothpicks.
Chill until serving time.
Firecracker Chicken
Add a savory kick to your 4th of July menu with this flavorful firecracker chicken dish.
Ingredients:
1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup hot sauce
1 tsp chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp water
Instructions:
Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chicken until lightly browned.
In a bowl, mix minced garlic, hot sauce, water, lime juice, red pepper flakes, chili powder, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
Place chicken in a lightly greased casserole dish and pour the sauce mixture over it.
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve over rice or your favorite grain.
Wishing you a safe and festive holiday from Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists!