Meatless Friday: Four Red, White, and Blue Specials for the Fourth of July Weekend

Getting an early start on Independence Day celebrations? Here are four red, white, and blue meatless meal ideas for your family to enjoy!

Whether you're taking advantage of today's holiday by starting the celebration early, or you have vegetarians or vegans among your family or guests, we've got you covered with four meatless meal ideas that fit the red, white, and blue theme! Let us know which of these you plan to enjoy with your family.

Maria Johnson's Spinach Salad with Berries and Feta 

The summer months invite us outdoors on beautiful days and indoors on days when the heat is too much, and the thought of a heavy meal isn’t appealing. This light strawberry salad is filling and cool, and takes advantage of fresh produce from your garden or local farmers’ markets. 

Andrea Bear's Fruit Bowls for Dinner (or Anytime!)

Filled with healthy fruits and balanced with protein to sustain active teens, these bowls have been excellent ways to keep clean eating an option without limiting flavor. Rather than going to the local smoothie place, we’ve found our homemade versions can easily be made — and much more affordably. 

Karen Ullo's Tuna with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce and Pineapple Rice

A fruit-forward meatless recipe that's easy to prepare. Like most good recipes, the elements of this one can be served together or separately. The sauce would work on almost anything, sweet or savory! 

Monica Portogallo's Red, White, and Blue Nachos

Here's a festive meatless Independence Day recipe your kids can help prepare! It’s quick, tasty, flexible, and kids can help sprinkle the ingredients.