From colorful and delicious Red, White, and Blue Kale and Quinoa Salad to refreshing mocktails and patriotic desserts, your Natural Grocers store has everything you need to make your Independence Day celebration unforgettable.
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Beverages
Cheers to these refreshing July 4th drinks!
Non-Alcoholic Mojito
The mint in this spirit-free drink is refreshing and cooling, while including a healthy probiotic punch! Get the recipe.
Mango Tango Punch
With a little bit of sweet and a little bit of tart, this Mango Tango Punch is a thirst-quenching beverage that’s perfect for hot summer days! Get the recipe.
Starters
Kick off with tasty appetizers!
Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a summertime favorite, perfect for an easy dinner and an always-welcome addition to a potluck or cookout. Our Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad is loaded with veggies, flavorful roasted red peppers, briny olives, and salt-cured meat. Make a big batch to keep in the fridge… you won’t regret it! Get the recipe.
Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash Roll Ups with Goat Cheese
These delicious roll-ups make great use of all that summer squash. They are simple and quick to put together and make a great side dish or appetizer. If you don’t have an outdoor grill, these can be made on the stovetop in a grill pan. Get the recipe.
Summer Salads
Fresh, vibrant salads for your gatherings!
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Although it may seem like an odd combination, organic watermelon added to the basic mediterranean flavors of feta, basil, and olives tastes like summer in a bowl. Mix it up just prior to serving for a crisp, crunchy, sweet, and salty treat! Get the recipe.
Summer’s Best Tomato Salad
It’s peak tomato season and tomatoes are at their most vibrant—bursting with color, sweetness, and rich flavor—making them the perfect star for this bright and beautiful salad. This show-stopping dish offers a delightful medley of earthy, tangy, and savory notes, with juicy tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and warm spices, balanced by salty feta and crisp pita crackers. Get the recipe.
Melon Salad
Melons in the summertime are the perfect accompaniment to hot days and picnics under the shade of a tree. This combination adds a new flavor to the crisp, sweet melons: mint, cilantro, and a hint of heat with chili powder; it’s cooling and refreshing! Get the recipe.
Simple Cobb Salad with Easy Vinaigrette Dressing
Enjoy freshness in a flash with this simple Cobb Salad. Packed with veggies and protein, topped with a savory, easy vinaigrette dressing, this salad is perfect for those hot summer days. Get the recipe.
Grill Classics
Savor mouthwatering main dishes!
Honey Ale Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Our Honey Ale Pulled Chicken is a mouthwatering blend of tender, juicy chicken infused with the flavors of honey and ale, and a subtle kick of spice. With only 10 minutes of prep and four hours of effortless slow cooking, this dish practically makes itself. Whether you’re hosting a lazy weekend lunch or gathering with friends or family, this recipe promises a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get the recipe.
Grilled Red, White & Blue Pork Chops
One of the dangers of grilling food is the formation of heterocyclic amines (HCAs), carcinogenic compounds that form when meat is cooked at high temperatures—especially when cooked over a hot flame. But our grilled pork chops soak in a marinade that not only makes the chops extra juicy and flavorful, but also helps reduce the formation of HCAs (the secret is vitamin E)! This delicious recipe is perfect for Independence Day grilling. Get the recipe.
Grilled Pineapple, Chicken, and Veggie Kabobs
Elevate your grill with these Hawaiian-inspired kabobs, marinated and served with a simple teriyaki sauce… a little taste of the tropics to liven up any day! A touch of vitamin E helps counter the formation of heterocyclic amines (HCAs), carcinogenic compounds that are formed when meat is cooked at high temperatures. Get the recipe.
Tasty Sides
Delicious sides to complete your feast!
Red, White, and Blue Kale and Quinoa Salad
Celebrate summer with this colorful and delicious salad. Kale and quinoa form the base for crunchy nuts, salty cheese, and sweet fresh berries! It makes a delicious compliment to any potluck or barbeque, or turn it into a quick meal by adding cooked chicken or garbanzo beans to round it out. Get the recipe.
Firecracker Cauliflower
Bring some spice into your summer celebration with this fiery hot BBQ-flavored grilled cauliflower dish that everyone will love. Feeling extra spicy? Feel free to add more hot sauce than the recipe calls for and let the fireworks begin! Get the recipe.
Sweet Treats
Indulge in festive 4th of July desserts!
Nice Cream
Creamy, sweet, and so easy to make (no ice cream maker required!), nice cream is a perfect hot weather treat—keep a bag of frozen banana slices in the freezer so you can make it anytime the craving strikes. Get the recipe.
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