25 Delicious 4th Of July Picnic Recipes

Celebrate Independence Day with these favorite 4th Of July Picnic Recipes! Whether you’re throwing a party in your backyard or taking a dish to pass at a picnic or potluck, you are sure to find the perfect 4th Of July Picnic Recipe on this fabulous list.

While there are some red, white and blue recipes on this list, there are also a plethora of picnic, barbecue, and party recipes that would be perfect to serve your family and friends this Independence Day!

25 Delicious 4th Of July Picnic Recipes

I have also noted the recipes that I will be making for my family’s 4th of July celebration in our backyard. Hubby and I got together and made a list, and many of the yummy recipes I share on this blog are what I serve us for dinner, at parties, or when we have a picnic.

The menu is a lot of tried and true favorites, and some new and tasty recipes. I take into account the dietary restrictions of my guests, and work to that! Since my cousin’s SO has a daughter with a lot of food allergies, I am making certain she has at least one very yummy dessert she can enjoy!

Now, all I am hoping for is no rain. {crosses fingers}

Have a happy, safe, Independence Day party!

4th of July Party Appetizers

● Avocado Deviled Eggs Recipe – What’s a summer picnic without deviled eggs? These deviled eggs are fresh, full of healthy ingredients and so tasty! Creamy avocado combined with a deviled egg filling makes for a delicious appetizer.

● Curried Deviled Eggs Recipe Tired of the same old deviled eggs? This easy to make recipe spices up your basic humdrum deviled eggs for an interesting and exotic take on the old standard. This flavor-packed curried deviled eggs recipe is simply fabulous!

● Deviled Eggs with a Kick Recipe Like a bit of a kick to your deviled eggs? This deviled egg recipe contains a secret ingredient that packs some real heat. These delicious little devils can be served as an appetizer, or side dish. Perfect anytime of year.
Note: These also make a great side dish. I am serving them as a side for this year’s 4th of July party.

● Cheesy Kale and Artichoke Dip – This creamy, cheesy, delicious kale and artichoke dip recipe is simple and fast to make. Great with tortilla chips, pita chips or vegetable sticks, it makes a great appetizer or party snack.

● Kickin’ Corn off the Cob Dip – Want a little kick in your dip? When plain old dip just won’t cut it, try this Kickin’ Corn off the Cob Dip at your next get together and enjoy a spicy good time.

4th of July Party Main Entrees

● Beef Brisket Recipe – This is our family Beef Brisket Recipe. It is melt in your mouth terrific! We make this a few times a year, usually for gatherings and then we have leftovers. It also freezes very well for meals and sandwiches at a later date.

● Chicken Salad Recipe – This is the BEST chicken salad recipe EVER! There is no way to describe how good this chicken salad is – you will have to make it and see. Believe me when I say this chicken salad is simply delicious.

● Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs Recipe – Simple to make, this mouthwatering Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs recipe also comes with instructions for a grill pan, outdoor grill, and oven cooking methods.

● Slow Cooker Recipe: Root Beer Barbecue Pulled Pork – This easy to make slow cooker pork recipe is simply delicious! The root beer pulled pork recipe is sweet and tasty – perfect for family dinner, leftovers for lunch, or when you are craving a pulled pork sandwich.
Note: this is also on our 4th of July party menu this year. Easy pulled pork sandwiches!

● Southern Tomato Pie Recipe. This southern tomato pie is simply outstanding! It is so easy to make when you follow this tomato pie recipe. Made with fresh tomatoes, shallots, herbs, and a tasty cheese combination, this fabulous savory tomato pie is a wonderful lunch or dinner entrée, or a hearty side dish.

4th of July Party Side Dishes

● Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe – Grandma’s old fashion Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe. Super easy to make, this is a delicious blend of cucumbers and onions in a sweet, creamy sauce is the perfect cucumber salad recipe!

● Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe – A beautiful and delicious take on a traditional Caprese Salad, this Cucumber Caprese Salad Recipe is a perfect side dish with steak, burgers, turkey legs, barbecue chicken and more! Easy to make, this Cucumber Caprese Salad recipe is loaded with sweet, fresh vegetables.
Note: this is on our 4th of July picnic (party) menu this year. I am quadrupling it so we have enough.

● Herbed Cheese and Veggie Macaroni Salad Recipe – If you like macaroni salad you will absolutely love this herbed cheese version. Just a little bit of something “extra” gives a new twist to an old standard. You can make this without herbed mozzarella and still have an “herbed” dish as there is dried dill in the recipe. Try it, you’ll like it!

● Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad Recipe – This red, white, and blue potato salad is an update to a classic potato salad recipe that is perfect for parties and picnics. This multicolored dish is sure to be the star of your next summer gathering.

Red, White, and Blue Caprese Salad Recipe Easy to make, this red, white and blue Caprese salad is refreshing and delicious. Try this update on an old favorite the next time you need a summer side dish.

● Simple Summer Fruit Salad Recipe – This is my mother-in-law’s recipe. The “secret ingredient” allows this simple summer fruit salad to last and last instead of turning brown and mushy!

4th of July Party Desserts

There are more desserts listed than any other category because ummm I love dessert and have a gazillion to choose from.

Life is short! east dessert first.

● Homemade Fresh Apple Pie Recipe – What’s the 4th of July without apple pie!? And this fresh apple pie is simply outstanding. Your guests will love this delicious apple pie recipe.

● Blackberry Crisp Recipe – An easy to make, delicious dessert made with fresh blackberry. Your family will be asking for seconds of this wonderful blackberry crisp treat.

● Blueberry Pie Recipe – An easy to make blueberry pie. This delicious homemade blueberry pie combines fresh blueberries and wholesome dairy cream for a truly luscious dessert!

● Blueberry Cobbler Recipe – This fresh Blueberry Cobbler Recipe is simply outstanding! Easy to make, it is a delicious summer comfort-food recipe that will have your friends and family asking for seconds!

● Fireworks Blondies Recipe – These fun, easy to make Fireworks Blondies are the perfect treat for your patriotic celebration. These delicious little bars transport well. Add M&Ms, sprinkles, red, white, blue jimmies or stars to customize your Independence Day dessert.
Note: this is part of my Independence holiday picnic (party) menu!

● Homemade Star Cookies Recipe = A fun and festive star cookie treat, perfect for summer picnics, Independence Day celebrations and more! This delicious vanilla dough and accompanying vanilla frosting recipe will have your friends and family gobbling up these tasty Homemade Star Cookies!

● Light and Fluffy Lemon Chiffon Pie Recipe Lemon chiffon pie is a traditional American dessert that has been around since the early 1900s. The combination of sweet and tart flavors makes this lemon pie irresistible, and the chiffon is so light it melts in your mouth! Follow this recipe to learn how to make the perfect lemon chiffon pie every time.

● Red, White, and Blue Pinwheel Cookies Recipe – These fabulous red, white, and blue cookies are perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any other patriotic holiday. Whether you are packing a picnic, having a backyard BBQ, or want something special to take to an Independence Day gathering, these terrific cookies – that can be frozen (raw) for up to three months prior to baking – are what your holiday celebration needs!

● Strawberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe – the strawberries form stars!

● Watermelon Cookies Recipe – what’s the 4th of July without some “watermelon”?

Want some 4th of July cocktail drink recipes for your picnic, party, or while watching the fireworks display? Click here for an awesome round up of 25 4th Of July Cocktail Drink Recipes

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