Happy Friday, and happy July 4th weekend! Whatever plans you have -- whether that's staying in or going out to see fireworks -- I hope you have some delicious food in your future.
I'm currently in DC spending the holiday with my in-laws and hoping to keep it pretty low-key. But, I wanted to share some of my go-to recipes that I make when I'm prepping food for family/friend gatherings. I hope this provides some inspiration for you!
1. GRILLED ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD: This Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad is perfect for barbecues and spring picnics. Grilled vegetables, pasta, and a lemon-dijon dressing come together in minutes to create this bright, flexible, and plant-based side dish.
| Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad |
2. HONEY ROASTED TOMATOES: Honey Roasted Tomatoes are a fun spin on traditional roasted tomatoes, and they make for a tasty summertime side dish. They're drizzled with olive oil and honey, then roasted with onions until they're soft and paired with fresh mozzarella cheese.
| Honey Roasted Tomatoes |
3. BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD: You're going to love this healthy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad. It's made with raw broccoli and cauliflower and without bacon, making it an easy side dish for any occasion that's ready in under 20 minutes!
| Broccoli Cauliflower Salad |
4. GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS: These easy boneless skinless Grilled Chicken Thighs are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Marinated in a simple mix of olive oil, garlic, parsley, and paprika, the juicy chicken makes for a delicious and quick weeknight dinner.
| Grilled Chicken Thighs |
5. MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA TUNA SALAD: What's better than a nutritious lunch that's ready in under 10 minutes? Nothing! This Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad is filled with vegetables like tomatoes, cucumber and onion and drizzled with a simple lemon dressing, making it an easy, stress-free lunch recipe.
| Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad |
5. SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK: This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is seasoned with a flavorful dry rub, then cooked low and slow in your crock pot and coated in your favorite bbq sauce. It requires just 5 minutes of prep work, making this an incredibly easy recipe to prepare!
| Slow Cooker Pulled Pork |
6. TOMATO BACON GREEN BEAN SALAD: This Green Bean Salad with bacon is the ultimate summertime side dish! It's made with fresh beans, then topped with crispy bacon, roasted tomatoes and a little parmesan cheese for good measure.
| Tomato Bacon Green Bean Salad |
7. LEMON ORZO SALAD: This Lemon Orzo Salad is made with fresh produce like tomatoes, zucchini and basil, and the lemons make it light and refreshing. It's healthy and a perfect make-ahead lunch recipe, so what are you waiting for? Dig in!
| Lemon Orzo Salad |
8. GRILLED CORN KALE SALAD: Enjoy a healthy Corn Kale Salad on its own or as a side to any meal. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's made with massaged kale and topped with grilled corn, squash, avocado, and an easy homemade chili-lime dressing. Plus, it's both vegan AND gluten free!
| Grilled Corn Kale Salad |
9. STRAWBERRY CRISP: You'll never know this delicious Strawberry Crisp is gluten free! Made with fresh or frozen strawberries and sprinkled with an almond flour-based crumb topping that's made without flour or oats, it's the easiest dessert recipe ever!
| Gluten Free Strawberry Crisp |
10: BONUS RECIPE -- SKINNY MARGARITA: If you love a well-made cocktail, you have to try this 3-ingredient Skinny Margarita recipe! Made with tequila, cointreau and lime juice, it's incredibly refreshing and sugar-free too, making it an easy go-to drink.
| Skinny Margarita |
Happy holiday, friends!
-Erin
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