30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (2024)

If you’re hosting or attending a 4th of July bash this year, make or take any of these 30 gluten-free, easy 4th of July recipes!

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I can’t believe we’re talking 4th of July, baby! Well, hopefully not anactual4th of July baby – little girl’s still got a few more weeks of cooking to do – but seriously, how did we get here?

Recently I got to thinking about the past few 4th of July holidays and how different they’ve all been. From watching fireworks snap and sparkle behind the White House, to a Midwest crab boil,and celebrating with friends via a fancy roof top patio– the 4th is always a holiday I look forward to, and back on with fond memories. Not like New Years Eve which, despite everyone’s best intentions, never seems to work out. Right? Get it TOGETHER, NYE!

All that said, this year we plan to lay low and have a few friends over to celebrate. I’m about ready to pop and, well, making it past 7pm is a pretty epic feat. We’ll light up some sprinklers, enjoy a homemade s’more or 17, then call it a night. Definitely more low-key then 4th of Julys past, but the good thing about staying home is that we can make and serve a proper holiday feast including a ton of the yummy, summery dishes below. I hand-picked these recipes as being super fresh and picnic or potluck-ready so you can either set them out for friends and family, or bring along to wherever the festivities take you.

Tell me, what are you up to this 4th of July?Wherever it is, and whatever you do – I hope you stay safe, have fun, and eat well (and have a couple cocktails for me!)

Side Dishes

Grilled Corn and Avocado Pasta Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing

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Cauliflower Couscous Salad

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Crock Pot Baked Beans(or it’s baked brother, Judy’s Baked Beans!)

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Italian Guacamole Salad

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Southwestern Black Bean Dip

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Classic Potato Salad

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The BEST Pasta Salad

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Ultimate Red-Skinned Potato Salad (Mayo-Free)

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Cauliflower “Faux-Tato” Salad

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Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle

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Italian Chickpea Salad

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Tropical Fruit Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing

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Marinated Vegetable Salad

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Mojito Fruit Salad

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Main Dishes

Homemade Brat Burgers withGluten-Free Beer-Braised Caramelized Onions

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Marinated Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Watermelon Salsa

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Perfect Grilled Steak with Herb Butter

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Easy Baked Ribs

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Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers

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Desserts

No-Bake S’mores Icebox Cake

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Triple Berry Crumb Bars

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Gluten-Free No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Ice Box Cake

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Blueberry Almond Crisp

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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Dirt Cake

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Peanut Butter S’Mores Cheesecake Ball

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Strawberry-Blueberry Vanilla Chex Bars

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Drinks

Boozy Frozé

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Sparkling Mint Limeade

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Strawberry Coconut Water Lemonade

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Chambord Margarita

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Dad’s Killer Beergaritas(be sure to use a GF beer if you need it!)

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Secret Ingredient Rose Sangria

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  1. 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (35) Camilla 07.05.2018

    Happy b-day Kristin!!! Hope all is well and you all are doing great!

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    • 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (36) Kristin 07.12.2018

      Thank you so much, Camilla!! :)

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  2. 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (37) Becky 07.05.2018

    Guests at our 4th of July dinner included an 87 year old with celiac disease and another friend who avoids gluten per her doctors orders. I served your baked ribs, potato salad, and refrigerator strawberry shortcake. I wish you could have seen the 87 year old practically licking her plate! I feel very honored that she trusts my cooking. I work hard to keep things gluten free for her and your recipes make my job so much easier. Thanks!

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    • 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (38) Kristin 07.05.2018

      Oh, this makes my heart so happy for the BOTH of you. Great job, Becky – your guests will remember your kindness for a very long time. :)

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  3. 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (39) Sarah 07.02.2018

    If the weather holds out we are hoping to spend a couple hours at the water park! And for food we are planning brisket bowls with green rice. I labor of love dish that we don’t have time to make often.

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  4. 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (40) Lorrie Graham 06.30.2018

    Kristin,
    Thank you so much for such wonderful, creative recipes. Sent some off to my friend with the URL. I think she’ll love the strawberry lemonade and the watermelon agua fresca!
    Hugs. Hope all is well. Keep cool in this heat.
    Lorrie

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    • 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (41) Kristin 07.05.2018

      Thank you so much, Lorrie – I hope you had a wonderful holiday!

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  5. Hi Kristin,

    Great write-up! My sister-in-law is gluten-free and I’m always scrambling at the last minute to find a recipe to make for her. These are great options! We’re just hoping the scorching heat is gone by the Fourth — I’m in the Midwest too and this weekend is like an Arizona-weather tribute weekend! Yikes! Hope you stay cool!

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    • 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (43) Kristin 07.05.2018

      Oh my gosh, this 4th of July was INSANE!!! No breeze, 100+ degree heat index – I’ve never appreciated the AC more in my life! Hope you had a good celebration regardless of the weather!

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  6. 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (44) Jen 06.29.2018

    Seriously cracking up at “get it together, NYE”–soooo true!

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    • 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (45) Kristin 07.05.2018

      Ugh! Why is this?! ?

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  7. 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (46) Melissa 06.29.2018

    All of these sound great, especially the triple berry crumb bars!

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  9. 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (48) Sabrina B 06.27.2017

    great list, thank you for all of these wonderful ideas for the 4th! peanut butter smores cheesecake ball, wow, have to tackle that!

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  10. 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (49) Modish Taste | 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes 06.22.2017

    […] If you’re hosting or attending a 4th of July bash this year, make or take any of these 30 gluten-free, easy 4th of July recipes! […]

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  11. so many options how do you chose!

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  12. This is a great roundup! Thanks for sharing

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  13. Love your list of recipe for the 4th of July! Hope you have fun with your kid-friendly friend gathering. We’ll be going through plenty of sparklers with our kids and friends too ;)

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  14. 30 Easy 4th of July Recipes - Iowa Girl Eats (53) Stacy McElliott 06.21.2017

    I made the mojito fruit salad a few times last summer for get togethers, and birthday parties! It’s always a fan favorite because of the light refreshing taste, perfect for summer! It may seem like it yields a lot, but trust me, it goes fast!

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  15. Those Rice Krispie Treat S’mores look awesome. And I’ve been looking for a quick 4th of July dish to take to cookouts! :)

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