Summer is packed full of outdoor activities so who wants to spend a lot of time in the kitchen? Especially when getting ready for a 4th of July celebration! That’s why these 10 Quick and Easy Patriotic Appetizers are perfect for an Independence Day party.
It seems that at any party, people love to graze and the 4th of July is no exception. That’s what makes today’s post so great. Each patriotic appetizer is quick and easy to assemble and there’s no baking required. So let’s get started, shall we?
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Bruschetta Sandwiches
The first recipe on the list of 10 Quick and Easy Patriotic Appetizers is tasty Bruschetta Sandwiches.
Generously slather ricotta on each slice of bruschetta or crostini and top with fresh blueberries and strawberries. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve.
Patriotic Sangria (Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic)
We can’t serve finger foods without including a tasty beverage recipe, can we? That’s why we are concocting a delicious Patriotic Sangria recipe next.
Ingredients for Non-Alcoholic:
A 64-ounce bottle of Welch’s 100% White Grape and Peach Juice (chilled)
2-liter bottle of 7-Up or Sprite (chilled)
Red Delicious apples
blueberries
strawberries
Pour each bottle of chilled juice and soda into a large punch bowl. Cut apples in half. Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut apples into star shapes and add them to the pitcher along with blueberries and sliced strawberries. Stir, add ice. Serve.
Additional ingredients for an Alcoholic version:
1 – 2 bottles of white wine (use in place of soda)
Watermelon is so refreshing and this appetizer couldn’t be any simpler!
Ingredients:
large seedless watermelon (chilled)
1 green bell pepper
black olives
small red onion
desiccated coconut
fresh basil
Optional – feta cheese & fresh blueberries
Cut watermelon into thick round slices. Cut each round slice into wedges. Slice bell pepper, onion, and olives into thin strips, sprinkle on top of each watermelon slice. Garnish with coconut and fresh basil (optional toppings: feta cheese and blueberries). Serve.
Mini Burgers
What would the 4th of July be without some type of burger? Rather than provide you the recipe for hamburgers I’m going to share a link to our blog post where you can find the Secret to the Best Hamburgers. Make the hamburgers according to the recipe in the post and make the patties small enough to fit into a mini bun.
Place a single layer of vanilla wafers onto a cooling rack. Cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar, place the mixture into a piping bag with a star-shaped icing tip. Put one small dollop of cream cheese mixture on top of each vanilla wafer. Top with blueberries, slices of strawberries and sprinkles. Serve.
Watermelon Salad in a Jar
Grab your Mason jars and let’s make scrumptious Watermelon Salad in a Jar!
Ingredients:
seedless watermelon (cubed)
blueberries
feta cheese
leaf lettuce
fresh mint
Place a layer of lettuce in the bottom of your jars. Add watermelon cubes and sprinkle with blueberries and feta. Garnish with mint. Serve.
Patriotic Pretzels
These Patriotic Pretzels are as much fun to make as they are to eat!
Melt the white candy melts according to the package directions. Dip each pretzel about 2/3 of the way down, set aside to dry. Melt the blue candy melts, dip the ends of each pretzel about 1/4 of the way down, and add white candy stars while the candy melt is still soft. Melt red candy melts, place into a baggie, and cut off the tip on one side, drizzle lines over the white section on each pretzel. Allow candy to melt to harden. Serve.
Red, White, and Blue Salad
This colorful Red, White, and Blue Salad is a wonderfully healthy appetizer.
Ingredients:
leaf lettuce
blueberries
raspberries
almond slices
Simply layer all of the ingredients and serve with your favorite salad dressing.
Fruity Chocolate Waffles
Fruity Chocolate Waffles are for those guests who enjoy an appetizer a little on the sweet side.
Since food presentation is important I recommend serving this tasty appetizer in an attractiveappetizer holder. Layer waffle segments and fruit. Garnish with fresh mint and a dusting of powdered sugar. Serve.
Patriotic Treats
The last on our list of 10 Quick and Easy Patriotic Appetizers are cute little packages of Patriotic Treats.
Place blue peanut candies in the bottom of each baggie. Add a few marshmallows and top with red peanut candies. Tie a ribbon around the top of each bag.
To me, it would be Red, white, and blue potato salad appetizer. Potato salad loves picnics like nothing else. Give yours a patriotic touch for the Fourth of July by using red, white, and blue potatoes, and pass on mayonnaise by using olive oil, lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Lisa @ NatureImmerse says
To me, it would be Red, white, and blue potato salad appetizer. Potato salad loves picnics like nothing else. Give yours a patriotic touch for the Fourth of July by using red, white, and blue potatoes, and pass on mayonnaise by using olive oil, lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Blessed Beyond Crazy says
Hi Lisa,
That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it with us and stopping by! 🙂
Linda