Meatless Friday: Four Red, White, and Blue Specials for the Fourth of July Weekend

Celebrate Independence Day with four delightful meatless meal ideas featuring red, white, and blue ingredients that the whole family will enjoy.

Whether you're taking advantage of today's holiday by starting the celebration early, or you have vegetarians or vegans among your family or guests, we've got you covered with four meatless meal ideas that fit the red, white, and blue theme! Let us know which of these you plan to enjoy with your family.

Maria Johnson's Spinach Salad with Berries and Feta 

The summer months invite us outdoors on beautiful days and indoors on days when the heat is too much, and the thought of a heavy meal isn’t appealing. This light strawberry salad is filling and cool, and takes advantage of fresh produce from your garden or local farmers’ markets. 

Andrea Bear's Fruit Bowls for Dinner (or Anytime!)

Filled with healthy fruits and balanced with protein to sustain active teens, these bowls have been an excellent way to keep clean eating an option without limiting flavor. Rather than going to the local smoothie place, we’ve found that our homemade versions are easy to make — and much more affordable. 

Catholic Mom contributor Karen Ullo's Tuna with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce and Pineapple Rice

A fruit-forward, meatless recipe that's easy to prepare. Like most good recipes, the elements of this one can be served together or separately. The sauce would work on almost anything, sweet or savory! 

Monica Portogallo's Red, White, and Blue Nachos

Here's a festive meatless Fourth of July recipe your kids can help prepare! 

It’s quick, tasty, flexible, and kids can help sprinkle the ingredients.