Independence day is the perfect opportunity to serve festive and delicious dishes that bring everyone together whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a picnic in the park, or a cozy gathering. I have a simple, nutritious spread you can make and serve, starting with a cold summery pasta salad.
App – Cold Italian Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is packed with bright flavor and is made with just a handful of ingredients from Sprouts Farmers Market that make it balanced with protein, fiber and good fats. Every time you shop, shoppers can expect a feel-good bright and airy farmers market experience with an open layout, community feel and the best assortment of better-for-you products. To make this cold Italian pasta salad, combine cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, salami, fresh mozzarella pearls and parsley with balsamic dressing.
Entree – Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos
Next, bring a burst of fresh flavor to your 4th of July spread with grilled mahi mahi tacos. Mahi mahi is a lean and flavorful fish that pairs perfectly with this crunchy vinegar-based slaw. These tacos are made with a base of blue corn taco shells for a festive touch from Sprouts. Shoppers will discover a wide selection of natural and organic foods, including farm-fresh produce, bulk foods, fresh meat and seafood, vitamins and supplements, seasonal items, and unique attributed products such as plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, and more, all at affordable prices. To make these tacos, drizzle the fish with olive oil and season it with taco seasoning before grilling for 5-6 minutes on each side. Top with lime juice before serving out of grain free taco shells with coleslaw and salsa.
Dessert – Single-Serve Berry Trifles
For a patriotic summer dessert, serve up mason jar berry trifles. These are made with just three simple ingredients including in-season berries from Sprouts which are a good source of fiber and other key nutrients like vitamin C. At Sprouts, they keep seasonality always top of mind and work with local farmers to bring in the season’s freshest, most delicious produce located at the heart of the market, including limited-time varieties you can’t find anywhere else. To make these trifles …simply layer fresh berries with angel food cake and oatmilk whipped topping.
Drinks – Grapefruit Spritzers
Finally, cheers to America with grapefruit spritzers. Sprouts offers a fresh, friendly take on grocery shopping, where exploration and discovery happen naturally. It can be an exciting treasure hunt for healthy alternatives and good-for-you products. To make these spritzers, combine sliced grapefruit, fresh lime juice, white wine and grapefruit Italian soda.
