From sizzling grilled dishes, to crowd-pleasing sides, frosty cocktails, and fruit-forward desserts, these gluten free 4th of July recipes are as spectacular as the holiday, and perfect for sharing!
I think most people can agree that the 4th of July is a plain FUN holiday.
Sun, sparklers, parades, popsicles, friends, family, and fireworks. Add in grilling, BBQ, snacking, socializing, plus a few treats to share, and you’ve got a winning recipe for one of the best days of the year!
That said, the 30 gluten free 4th of July recipes I’m sharing below are as spectacular as the holiday. Take this epic pasta salad to a cook out, treat the kids (and kids at heart) to the perfect way to enjoy watermelon, and don’t forget a festive dessert!
Gluten Free Appetizer Recipes
How to Cut Watermelon Sticks
Learn how to cut watermelon sticks — the best, mess-free way to serve watermelon, and a hit with kids! I’ll show you how with a video and step-by-step photos.
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Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle are a quick, healthy, fresh, and fabulous appetizer recipe! Easy to assemble, and perfectly poppable.
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Easy Fruit Dip
The Best Fruit Dip is made from 3 everyday ingredients and is perfect for the holidays, parties, showers, and BBQs. Pair with fresh fruit for a beautiful presentation.
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Pickle Wrap Dip
Pickle Wrap Dip turns your favorite poppable appetizer into a simple, craveable dip. This easy, gluten free dip recipe is totally addicting!
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Loaded Deviled Eggs
Loaded Deviled Eggs are bursting with big, savory flavors and creamy, crunchy textures. This easy appetizer is a hit at BBQs and parties!
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Easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip
Boursin Bruschetta Dip is an easy, summery appetizer recipe that features a layer of creamy Boursin cheese topped with fresh, homemade bruschetta. A total crowd-pleaser!
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Dirty Martini Dip
Dirty Martini Dip tastes like an olive-adorned dirty martini in dip form! This alcohol-free, bold and zesty dip is irresistible.
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Best-Ever Southwestern Black Bean Dip
Best-Ever Southwestern Black Bean Dip is a party in a bowl! Fresh, healthy, and crunchy, it's a staple at parties and get togethers!
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The BEST Pasta Salad
The BEST Pasta Salad is an old family recipe that’s a hit at parties, potlucks, or as a zesty side dish with dinner. Full of flavor and punch!
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Gluten Free Potato Salad
Gluten Free Potato Salad is a classic potato salad free from crunchy mix-ins. This smooth and creamy homestyle potato salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish!
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Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe for a Crowd
Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe for a Crowd is bursting with sweet and juicy fruits and berries. This big batch recipe is perfect for parties and potlucks.
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Red Skinned Potato Salad
No mayo needed to make Red Skinned Potato Salad! This lighter, toppings-packed potato salad will be a summertime hit.
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Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
Esquites, aka Mexican Street Corn Salad, is full of fresh and craveable textures and flavors. Serve with any summer dinner!
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Chickpea Salad
Chickpea Salad is fresh, healthy, crunchy, and full of plant-based protein and fiber. Enjoy on it's own or serve with any dinner!
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Marinated Vegetable Salad
Marinated Vegetable Salad is a healthy, make-ahead salad recipe highlighting crunchy fresh vegetables. Quick, easy, and fresh!
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The Best Baked Beans Ever
The Best Baked Beans Ever are the perfect mix of sweet and savory. This old fashioned baked beans recipe with bacon will liven up any BBQ or cookout!
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Mojito Fruit Salad
Mojito Fruit Salad is a refreshing, non-alcoholic fruit and berry salad that tastes just like a sweet mojito.
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Italian Quinoa Salad
Italian Quinoa Salad is bursting with fresh and zesty flavors, packed with protein, and light and healthy too. Serve as a filling, gluten free lunch or side dish with dinner.
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Gluten Free Main Dish Recipes
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled pork tenderloin cooks in just 15 minutes! This easy, healthy grilling recipe is fork-tender, full of sizzling flavor, and fool proof.
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Perfect Grilled Steak with Herb Butter
Perfect Grilled Steak with Herb Butter features a homemade steak seasoning and buttery herb finish. This easy sizzling grilled steak recipe is mouthwatering!
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Easy Baked Ribs
No smoker? No problem! Easy Baked Ribs are succulent, juicy, fall-off-the-bone-tender, and baked vs smoked.
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How to Smoke Salmon
Smoked Salmon is my #1 favorite food to smoke. Buttery, succulent and full of flavor, I’ll show you how to make hot-smoked salmon right at home!
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Smoked Chicken Wings
Smoked Chicken Wings are proof that big things come in small packages. These chicken wings are juicy, sizzling, and packed with flavor!
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Simple Grilled Chicken Thighs
Simple Grilled Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and super easy – no marinade required! Great for meal prep or a delicious sizzling dinner.
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Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Gluten Free S’Mores Bars
Gluten Free S’Mores Bars are sweet, sticky, and ooey-gooey — no campfire needed! A quintessential summer treat that can be enjoyed all year round.
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Triple Berry Crumb Bars
Triple Berry Crumb Bars are a sweet and easy gluten free dessert that's packed with fresh, juicy berries. Taste like pie but is so much easier!
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Dirt Cake
Dirt Cake is a classic Midwestern dessert that's loved by all. This no-bake dessert recipe is perfect for holidays and summer BBQs.
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Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes
Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. Topped with a flourish of vanilla buttercream frosting – nobody would ever guess they're gluten free!
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Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp
Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp is a luscious, blueberry filling beneath a craveable, crunchy-crisp topping. The perfect summer dessert recipe!
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Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake
Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake that's classic yet never fails to impressive. Simple, stunning, and perfect for any spring or summer dessert occasion.
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Gluten Free Lemon Bars
Gluten Free Lemon Bars are a simple yet outstanding dessert made with everyday ingredients. This bright and sweet-tart treat will be loved by all!
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Gluten Free Peach Crisp
Gluten Free Peach Crisp is a cozy and irresistible summer dessert! A sweet-tart fresh peach filling is piled high with a brown sugar and oat topping then baked until golden brown, bubbly, and caramelized.
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Gluten Free Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Gluten Free Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and finished with a flourish of homemade buttercream frosting!
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Gluten Free Angel Food Cake
Gluten Free Angel Food Cake is impossibly light and fluffy, just like the original! This sweet and simple cake is perfection topped with whipped cream and berries.
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Gluten Free Blueberry Pie Bars
Gluten Free Blueberry Pie Bars taste like old fashioned pie — without all the work! A juicy blueberry filling is sandwiched between buttery crumb layers.
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Gluten Free Cocktail Recipes
Strawberry-Basil Ginger Cocktail
Strawberry-Basil Ginger Cocktail is a refreshing and easy vodka cocktail recipe featuring fresh strawberries and basil. This drink is also great served as a mocktail!
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Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas
Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas are the perfect balance of sweet and spice. Incredibly refreshing and no fancy liquors required!
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Secret Ingredient Rosé Sangria
Secret Ingredient Rosé Sangria is festive, refreshing, and flavored with a secret ingredient that puts it over the top!
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Happy b-day Kristin!!! Hope all is well and you all are doing great!
Thank you so much, Camilla!! :)
Guests at our 4th of July dinner included an 87 year old with celiac disease and another friend who avoids gluten per her doctors orders. I served your baked ribs, potato salad, and refrigerator strawberry shortcake. I wish you could have seen the 87 year old practically licking her plate! I feel very honored that she trusts my cooking. I work hard to keep things gluten free for her and your recipes make my job so much easier. Thanks!
Oh, this makes my heart so happy for the BOTH of you. Great job, Becky – your guests will remember your kindness for a very long time. :)
If the weather holds out we are hoping to spend a couple hours at the water park! And for food we are planning brisket bowls with green rice. I labor of love dish that we don’t have time to make often.
Kristin,
Thank you so much for such wonderful, creative recipes. Sent some off to my friend with the URL. I think she’ll love the strawberry lemonade and the watermelon agua fresca!
Hugs. Hope all is well. Keep cool in this heat.
Lorrie
Thank you so much, Lorrie – I hope you had a wonderful holiday!
Hi Kristin,
Great write-up! My sister-in-law is gluten-free and I’m always scrambling at the last minute to find a recipe to make for her. These are great options! We’re just hoping the scorching heat is gone by the Fourth — I’m in the Midwest too and this weekend is like an Arizona-weather tribute weekend! Yikes! Hope you stay cool!
Oh my gosh, this 4th of July was INSANE!!! No breeze, 100+ degree heat index – I’ve never appreciated the AC more in my life! Hope you had a good celebration regardless of the weather!
Seriously cracking up at “get it together, NYE”–soooo true!
Ugh! Why is this?! ?
All of these sound great, especially the triple berry crumb bars!
great list, thank you for all of these wonderful ideas for the 4th! peanut butter smores cheesecake ball, wow, have to tackle that!
so many options how do you chose!
This is a great roundup! Thanks for sharing
Love your list of recipe for the 4th of July! Hope you have fun with your kid-friendly friend gathering. We’ll be going through plenty of sparklers with our kids and friends too ;)
I made the mojito fruit salad a few times last summer for get togethers, and birthday parties! It’s always a fan favorite because of the light refreshing taste, perfect for summer! It may seem like it yields a lot, but trust me, it goes fast!
Those Rice Krispie Treat S’mores look awesome. And I’ve been looking for a quick 4th of July dish to take to cookouts! :)