JULY 4TH RECIPE ROUNDUP

Healthier versions of your summer favorites! Simple, fresh ingredients and sure to please the whole family!

This post is your ultimate roundup for the Fourth of July. It includes some amazingly delicious side dishes, drinks and desserts that will go perfect with any main dish you plain to make. All recipes are whole food based and gut friendly!

RECIPES INCLUDED:

• Homemade Blueberry Salsa

• Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad

• Viral Jennifer Aniston Salad with a Twist

• Mexican Street Corn Salad

• Homemade (No Mayo) Coleslaw

• Ginger Beer Pineapple Mocktail (Not Low Acid Friendly)

• Mango Mojito Mocktail (Low Acid Maintenance Options)

• Blueberry Lime Mocktail (Low Acid Maintenance Options)

• Dark Chocolate Raspberry Sorbet Bars

HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY SALSA

(GF, RSF, DF, Vegan Friendly, Low Acid Maintenance)

This recipe is full of color and flavor! It’s the perfect appetizer or side dish to enjoy on and summer picnic. Serve with your favorite tortilla chip, cracker or on top of protein! This is great with chicken and fish!

INGREDIENTS: 2 c Fresh Blueberries, 1 Red or Yellow Bell Pepper (finely diced), 1/2 Red Onion (finely diced, if tolerated), 1/2 c Pomegranate Seeds (omit for low acid protocols), Large Handful Fresh Cilantro (finely diced), Juice of 1 Lime (substitute Zest of 1 Lime for low acid protocols), 1-2 Tbls Raw Honey, Pinch of Salt, Optional - 2 Jalapeño Peppers (seeded, omit for low acid protocols)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prep by washing and chopping all of the vegetables.

2. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine.

3. Serve with your favorite cracker or chip.

AVOCADO TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

(GF, RSF, DF, Vegan Friendly, Low Acid Maintenance)

Another easy recipe that can help complete any summer meal! Made with simple ingredients, this recipe is delicious and sure to please! Great paired with grilled chicken or just scooped up with your favorite chip!