12 red, white and blue recipes to celebrate the Fourth of July - The Washington Post

We love the Fourth of July culinary classics: dressed-up hot dogs, big burgers, creamy potato salad and ice-cold beer. But we also love a good theme, and the holiday presents an easy one in the form of a red, white and blue color scheme.

We have plenty of red, white and blue sweet treats you can serve at your celebration, but if you’re looking for on-theme appetizers, sides, mains and more, we also have you covered. Below are just a handful of recipes to match the Independence Day color palette. If you want to find even more festive summer recipes, search our archive of more than 10,000 tested and trusted recipes.

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Watermelon, tomato and red onion create a rainbow of red hues in this refreshing salad. Get the recipe.

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Raspberry Whipped Cream Icebox Cake

If your Fourth of July forecast is looking toasty, cool down with a slice of this icebox cake for dessert. Get the recipe.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs With Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

Blueberries add a touch of sweetness to barbecue sauce in this savory grilled main. Get the recipe.

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Tomato Bruschetta

Peak-season tomatoes need only garlic, olive oil, basil and salt to shine in this classic appetizer. Get the recipe.

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Cold Mapo Tofu

This dish is vegan, no-cook and packed with spicy Sichuan flavor. Get the recipe.

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Honey Custard Cups With Blueberry Compote

Honey and cardamom add sweetness and spice to the deep blue compote that tops these creamy custard cups. Bonus: They can be made and refrigerated four days ahead. Get the recipe.

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Herbed Goat Cheese Dip

This herb-flecked dip takes just 5 minutes to put together. Serve it with radishes and cherry tomatoes to really commit to the color theme. Get the recipe.

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Cherry Gazpacho

Cherries lend their deep red color to this sweet and savory, no-cook dish. Get the recipe.

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Blueberry Cornmeal Cake

This rustic cake is bursting with blueberries, but you can use any of your favorite summer berries. Get the recipe.

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Garlic Butter Baked Cod

This garlicky baked fish dish strikes the ideal balance of festive and unfussy. Get the recipe.

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Classic Southern Tomato Sandwiches

When in doubt, keep it simple with these sandwiches featuring summer-fresh tomatoes. Get the recipe.

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Tigerita Cocktail

Celebrate the summer holiday with this creamy, coconutty drink. For a nonalcoholic option, try the Nilsson. Get the recipe.

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