As Independence Day Celebrations commence for Americans, many of us have one very patriotic thing on our minds: FOOD. That’s right, the Fourth of July is the most popular holiday for Americans to fire up their grills, with 68% of those surveyed claiming they plan to do just that when the holiday rolls around. In fact, the Fourth of July tops the list of holidays in which Americans like to grill.
So for fresh produce marketers, this is a star-spangled opportunity to share not only recipe ideas and inspiration, but also capitalize on the family and tradition aspects of this holiday if you’re one of the many growers that celebrates a rich and long-standing heritage rooted in the American Dream. If you haven’t already planned to share your own FRESH and patriotic 4th ideas, fear not. We’ve gathered a list of a few of our favorites from popular food blogs and influencers that are perfect to share with your fans on social media this weekend:
Cherries, berries and greek yogurt are a winning combo for Independence Day!
Because salads can be sweet, too.
Who wouldn’t want one of these berry-garnished drinks in hand during a Fourth of July cookout?
If you’re looking for something a little cheesy and gooey – this recipe has it all. Plus you can’t have a summer cookout without corn.
This recipe would work well with most any other summer fruit, and is easy to pull off on Friday night for Saturday’s festivities!
It wouldn’t be Independence Day without a beautiful flag cake. Try it with cherries or strawberries instead of raspberries!
We love this unique idea to dazzle at a party or gathering – plus with all the sweet Fourth of July treats, why not add a savory pie into the mix?
We are obsessed with the surprise ingredient in these pancakes that give them their color – beets!
Potatoes are a given for the 4th, but this unique recipe is too perfect not to make!
Bananas on the grill? Who knew! It’s delish!
Because it can be served with any kind of fresh veggie you can imagine, and because… hummus.
Melon is just synonymous with summer, and this salad does not disappoint.
Grilled corn ideas are one of the top search 4th of July recipes on Pinterest!
And finally, for the last minute party-goer, these fruit skewers can be made with any combo of red, white and blue fruit!