Pictured: Patriotic Salad with Quinoa and Berries, Yummy Mummy Kitchen
Holidays and seasonal food go hand in hand, and the 4th of July is no exception. Add the fact that this time of year boasts a ton of in-season fruits and vegetables, and you’ve got an event made in food heaven!
If you’re looking for festive and tasty gluten-free recipes to share with friends and family this weekend, look no further. We’ve got a deliciously diverse roundup for you right here:
Patriotic Salad with Quinoa and Berries, Yummy Mummy Kitchen
This salad was obviously created with the holiday in mind. Sweet summer berries, fresh salad greens and the most adorable star-shaped slices of watermelon beg to be displayed at your Independence Day BBQ.
Red, White and Blueberry Salad, Food52
Here’s another take on a festive quinoa salad: Add fresh, ripe blueberries and tangy blue cheese to red quinoa (our award-winning Ancient Harvest Inca Red Quinoa would be perfect here) and you’ve got a sweet and savory delight to serve a crowd.
Quinoa-Stuffed Tomatoes, Love & Flour
Celebrate America and tomato season at once with this flavor-packed recipe. These juicy stuffed tomatoes can be served as a side dish or a fantastic vegetarian main at your holiday get-together.
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites with Blue Cheese Ranch Dipping Sauce, NatureBox
One of the most American foods of all time gets a new look with these cheesy, saucey buffalo bites. The cool and creamy Greek yogurt-based dipping sauce perfectly cuts the heat, making these the ultimate party time snack.
Patriotic Quinoa Pudding, Dr. Andrea Hoglen’s Natural Wellness Blog
Gluten-free and sugar-free with the option to be dairy-free, this sweet and pretty pudding makes a wonderful summer dessert. If you’ve never had quinoa made into a pudding, you’re missing out!
Chicken-Quinoa Burgers with an Avocado-Yogurt Sauce, Bev Cooks
What’s a barbecue without a fresh-off-the-grill burger, right? This one fits an impressive amount of flavor into a single patty: It’s got bell peppers, cilantro and spices mixed into the base of black quinoa and ground chicken.
Not exactly what you’re looking for? Cooking Quinoa has a fantastic Quinoa Burger Roundup.
Another great recipe roundup inspired by the 4th of July was recently published by SHAPE Magazine. It features our very own Gluten-Free Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad as well as other good and good-for-you ideas.
Of course, even more gluten-free recipe inspiration is available at AncientHarvest.com. From our family to yours: Happy 4th of July!
