Easy 4th of July Menu Ideas

Are you having a 4^th of July get together? Do you need to come up with a menu but, being endlessly busy, don’t have a lot of time to devote to a fancy, complicated spread? Look no further. Below you will find a list of festive, easy menu themes that will impress your guest and make your life a little easier so you can get back to enjoying the 4^th of July holiday with all your friends and family.

Easy 4^th of July Menu Idea #1 – Salad Bar

You may be thinking that there’s no way you could possibly make an entire meal out of salads and please everyone, but then again you might not be thinking very imaginatively. There are endless possibilities when it comes to salads- from all time classic favorites, to exotic, exciting dishes. Try a cold Greek pasta salad, a fruit salad, chicken Caesar salad, the classic garden salad, a ham and pineapple salad, a taco salad…the possibilities are limitless. Find a good cookbook with lots of salad-type dishes for inspiration. The internet it also loaded down with delicious recipes, so you should utilize that too for creative ideas. Add some fresh rolls and a variety of beverages to your table and you will have an all-time success.

Easy 4^th of July Menu Idea #2 – Sandwiches and Subs

You can’t beat this sweet spot of easy preparation and over-all appeal. Make sure to get a variety of breads to make things interesting and make trays of toppings for a convenient build-you-own-sandwich buffet. Make sure to cover your bases and get different types of cheeses, deli meets, vegetables, and dressings. Grilled chicken, meatballs, and toppings like hummus and flavored butters are also great for sandwiches and subs.

Easy 4^th of July Menu Idea #3 – Kabobs

Let’s face it, kabobs are just plain fun. And you have a great medium for variety on your hands if you choose this theme. Make meatball kabobs, chicken and broccoli kabobs, grilled vegetable kabobs, fruit kabobs, baked potato kabobs…really if you use your imagination anything can go on a stick. It’s great because it allows your guests to take a bit of everything, and have room to eat it all. It’s also a perfectly festive 4^th of July type food. Go the extra mile and have desert kabobs to top everything off. Use pieces of cheesecake, brownies, cookies, fluffy cake, and even mix in some fruit for a sure crowd pleaser.

Easy 4^th of July Menu Idea #4 – The Classic Grill

Nothing says 4^th of July quite like a good old grilled meal in the back yard. If you’re looking to be a little more creative this year, try one of the above mentioned ideas or surf the web for more inspiration. But if you don’t mind sticking to the classic winner, a grill out is perfect for you. It’s popular for a reason, right? Grill burgers, brats, hotdogs, corn on the cob and vegetable medleys to go around. Top it off with roasting marshmallows over a camp fire or grill to make smores for desert. A classic, all-American 4^th of July experience.

You can’t go wrong with these easy, economical menu ideas- and there’s tons more all over the internet. Get a theme, get some recipes, and have yourself a delicious and happy 4^th of July.