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4th of July Picnic Ideas

From simple salads to grilling masterpieces, check out these 4th of July picnic ideas for your upcoming celebration! For games and decorations, visit our 4th of July Party Ideas section.

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Banana Split with a Twist
Banana Split With a Twist
Sweet and juicy watermelon is standard fare on the Fourth, but why settle for a slice when you can go for a split?
Basil Chicken Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise
Basil Chicken Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise
In this version of a cookout classic, pesto adds a savory, garden-fresh flavor to extra juicy chicken burgers.
Beef Kebobs with Grilled Asian Slaw
Beef Kebobs with Grilled Asian Slaw
Teriyaki sauce lends the meat in this recipe a sweet yet savory flavor. It's also a key ingredient in the dressing for the Asian slaw. ... Read More
Coconut Chicken Wings
Coconut Chicken Wings
This Asian-inspired recipe straight out of food editor Ken Haedrich's kitchen may be the perfect cookout finger food.
Crispy Cheese Stars
Crispy Cheese Stars
Tortillas make a stellar snack that's also a festive treat for July 4th.
Cucumber and Grilled Tomato Salad
Cucumber and Grilled Tomato Salad
This jazzed-up version of the traditional cucumber and tomato salad is a great accompaniment to any grilled meat.
Edible Eagles
Edible Eagles
Send your family's taste buds soaring with a nest of these bald eagle treats. To make half a dozen, follow the recipe below. ... Read More
Fiesta Fajitas
Fiesta Fajitas
Here's a tasty twist on fajitas that replaces hard-to-find skirt steak with equally appetizing pork tenderloin.
Fireworks Crudités With Parmesan Dip
Fireworks Crudites With Parmesan Dip
Greet guests with vegetable crudités and a creamy yogurt-based dip plus scallions curled to look like fireworks. ... Read More
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
This easy-to-make salsa adds a kid-friendly kick to summer grilled dishes like fajitas.
Fruit Flag 4th of July Dessert
Fruit Flag
Celebrate the red, white, and blue with this treat made from fresh fruit.
Grilled Packet Potatoes
Grilled Packet Potatoes
Versatile and delicious, this grill-top recipe created by food writer Judith Fertig is about as easy as they come.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Asparagus with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Asparagus with Peanut Dipping Sauce
In this recipe, half the marinade is used to flavor the meat and vegetables. The other half is whisked with peanut butter to create a tasty ... Read More
Independence Day Salsa & Chips
Independence Day Salsa & Chips
This salsa, which relies on the full, slightly sweet flavor of ripe summer tomatoes, is so simple to prepare, you may never buy the jarred ... Read More
Nation's Birthday Nachos
Nation's B-day Nachos
Give everyone's favorite Tex-Mex appetizer a patriotic makeover.

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